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SUMMARY:Cross Party Group Joint Meeting: Mental Health and Health Inequalities
DESCRIPTION:The Cross Party Group on Mental Health and the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will be hosting a joint meeting on the 3rd May chaired by Co-convenor of both groups\, Emma Harper MSP. \nDuring the meeting\, attendees will hear more about health inequalities in relation to mental health in Scotland\, particularly in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic\, and community projects seeking to address these. \nWe will hear from: \nProfessor Katherine Smith\, Public Health Policy\, University of Strathclyde: “Building public support for action on tackling health inequalities”  tackling stigma\, going beyond health policy and avoiding policy that worsens inequalities. \nJudith Deacons\, Programme Manager\, SAMH: “Partnerships and Communities” working with communities and local organisations to make a difference to mental health. \n Book your place here. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/cross-party-group-joint-meeting-mental-health-and-health-inequalities/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Health and social care strategy for older people consultation event
DESCRIPTION:Join VHS and the Scottish Government to discuss a Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People. \nFollowing the Scottish Government’s Statement of Intent published in March 2021\, they have engaged with a wide range of older people to get their views\non their health and social care services\, how these have been affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic and how these services could improve\, to better meet the needs of our ageing population. The importance of health and social care of older people has never been more urgent – with a quarter of Scotland’s population projected to be aged 65 years and over by mid-2043\, and the impact that the pandemic has had on older people. This has brought to light the inequalities that many older people face in being able to access a wide range of support services\, allowing them to maintain their health and wellbeing and help prevent social isolation and frailty\, which can then lead to falls and ill health. \nView the consultation documents here. \nAt this event we will discuss the consultation and what it means for the third sector. We will hear from: \n\nLouise Scott\, Team Leader – Older People’s Health\, Older Peoples Health\, Cancer and End of Life Care Unit\, Healthcare Quality and Improvement\, Scottish Government\nClaire Stevens\, Chief Executive\, Voluntary Health Scotland\n\nBook your place here.\nPlease contact Lauren Blair with any questions
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-and-social-care-strategy-for-older-people-consultation-event/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Inquiry Engagement Event: Social Justice and Social Security
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Parliament’s Health\, Social Care & Sport Committee is holding an inquiry into what can be done about health inequalities. The Parliament’s Community & Participation Team are hosting four informal engagement events as part of their scrutiny of the wider determinants of health inequalities. \nThis online engagement event will focus on social justice and social security. It will give organisations the chance to engage with parliamentarians about the wider determinants of health. \nChanges in social security policies can have significant effects on health and wellbeing. \n\nAusterity\, cuts to benefits and tax credits can have an impact on health and wellbeing\, and life expectancy\, this can often have the worst impact in the most deprived areas.\nImprovements in social security benefits can improve mental health outcomes and reductions can have a negative impact on mental health outcomes.\nSome groups and individuals do not have the capacity to engage appropriately or have someone that can advocate for them on the circumstances and decisions that can affect them\, or to appeal decisions they feel are unfair. This can impact on health and wellbeing.\n\nIn the context of social justice and social security we would like participants to consider: \n\nWhat do you think are the key factors which have negative impact upon people’s health?\nWhat do you think are the main barriers to people improving their health?\nWhat change(s) would you like to see which would help improve people’s health?\n\nVoluntary Health Scotland is helping facilitate each of the engagement events and we are looking for expressions of interest from those wanting to take part. If you are interested in contributing to this session we would be grateful if you could contact Kimberley with your expression of interest.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-inquiry-engagement-event-social-justice-and-social-security/
CATEGORIES:Event with VHS input,VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220520T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220520T143000
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SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Inquiry Engagement Event: Local Government\, Housing and Planning
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Parliament’s Health\, Social Care & Sport Committee is holding an inquiry into what can be done about health inequalities. The Parliament’s Community & Participation Team are hosting four informal engagement events as part of their scrutiny of the wider determinants of health inequalities. \nThis online engagement event will focus on local government\, housing and planning. It will give organisations the chance to engage with parliamentarians about the wider determinants of health. \nCommunity life\, social connections and having a voice in local decisions can affect health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. \n\nAccess to housing\, local amenities and how local environments are planned and laid out can all have an impact on an individual’s health.\nLiving in poor housing – a cold\, damp home – can lead to poor physical health and respiratory problems.\nHigh housing costs and increasing bills may place a strain on people’s finances\, forcing individuals to make a choice between heating and good quality food.\nPoor town planning can limit an individual’s access to community assets and services\, especially those with ill health.\nPoor health can impact on educational outcomes\, and education has an impact on our health outcomes.\nAccess to social care can make a difference to health and wellbeing\, including helping individuals participate in society and improving mental health\, enabling rehabilitation and improving community connections.\n\nIn the context of local government\, housing and planning we would like participants to consider: \n\nWhat do you think are the key factors which have negative impact upon people’s health?\nWhat do you think are the main barriers to people improving their health?\nWhat change(s) would you like to see which would help improve people’s health?\n\nVoluntary Health Scotland is helping facilitate each of the engagement events and we are looking for expressions of interest from those wanting to take part. If you are interested in contributing to this session we would be grateful if you could contact Kimberley with your expression of interest.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-inquiry-engagement-event-local-government-housing-and-planning/
CATEGORIES:Event with VHS input,VHS joint event with partners
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SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Inquiry Engagement Event: Economy and Employment
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Parliament’s Health\, Social Care & Sport Committee is holding an inquiry into what can be done about health inequalities. The Parliament’s Community & Participation Team are hosting four informal engagement events as part of their scrutiny of the wider determinants of health inequalities. \nThis online engagement event will focus on economy and employment. It will give organisations the chance to engage with parliamentarians about the wider determinants of health. \nIncome and employment status are strongly associated with health and wellbeing. \n\n\n\nPoor health can limit access to employment.\nUnemployment and job insecurity can lead to poor health and wellbeing.\nLow incomes can prevent people from participating in social life and day to day activities.\nFood poverty and insecurity can lead to poor health.\nIncome can be related to life expectancy\, with those on higher salaries expected to live longer.\nMany physical and mental health outcomes improve as income rises.\n\n\n\nIn the context of economy and employment we would like participants to consider: \n\nWhat do you think are the key factors which have negative impact upon people’s health?\nWhat do you think are the main barriers to people improving their health?\nWhat change(s) would you like to see which would help improve people’s health?\n\nVoluntary Health Scotland is helping facilitate each of the engagement events and we are looking for expressions of interest from those wanting to take part. If you are interested in contributing to this session we would be grateful if you could contact Kimberley with your expression of interest.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-inquiry-engagement-event-economy-and-employment/
CATEGORIES:Event with VHS input,VHS joint event with partners
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SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Inquiry Engagement Event: Equalities and Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Parliament’s Health\, Social Care & Sport Committee is holding an inquiry into what can be done about health inequalities. The Parliament’s Community & Participation Team are hosting four informal engagement events as part of their scrutiny of the wider determinants of health inequalities. \nThis online engagement event will focus on equalities and human rights. It will give organisations the chance to engage with parliamentarians about the wider determinants of health. \nSocial injustice can create conditions that can negatively affect the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. \n\nSome individuals and groups\, most often those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged\, have poorer health outcomes than others.\nThese individuals and groups can experience barriers accessing health and care\, these can be physical\, financial\, mental or social related to stigma/discrimination.\nHuman rights violations can contribute to and exacerbate poor health.\n\nIn the context of equalities and human rights we would like participants to consider: \n\nWhat do you think are the key factors which have negative impact upon people’s health?\nWhat do you think are the main barriers to people improving their health?\nWhat change(s) would you like to see which would help improve people’s health?\n\nVoluntary Health Scotland is helping facilitate each of the engagement events and we are looking for expressions of interest from those wanting to take part. If you are interested in contributing to this session we would be grateful if you could contact Kimberley with your expression of interest.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-inquiry-engagement-event-equalities-and-human-rights/
CATEGORIES:Event with VHS input,VHS joint event with partners
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SUMMARY:Community Link Workers – Demonstrating Impact on Health Inequalities
DESCRIPTION:*This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland and who would be interested in understanding how to demonstrate their impact on tackling health inequalities. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** \nFollowing on from our successful workshop for Community Link workers in 2021\, Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) and Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) are holding a second joint learning workshop to help Community Link Workers explain and measure their work by drawing on the ESS resource Recognising our rich tapestry. \nThis session may appeal to you if you are keen to review how you currently evaluate your work. Perhaps you are wondering: \n“How can I show that my work has stopped someone going into crisis?” \n“Counting the number of people we help doesn’t show the full picture of our impact. How can I show the breadth of my impact?” \n“What kind of evidence should I collect to show our contribution to health inequalities?” \n“How can I help others better understand what difference we make?” \nAt this event we will: \nShare with you some key steps from our resource: “Recognising our rich tapestry: measuring the contribution of third sector organisations to tackling health inequalities” \nProvide an opportunity to reflect on what this means in relation to your work \nCreate space to share experiences of evaluation with other Community Link Workers \nWe think this will help you: \n\nFeel more confident to take steps to evaluate your work\nBetter understand where to go for more information/support\nBetter understand how to demonstrate your impact on health inequalities\n\nThis is a joint event run by Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) and Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS). \nBook your place here.\nPlease contact Lauren Blair with any questions about the event. \nThis event is for the Scottish Community Link Worker Network. If you have questions please contact Roisin Hurst \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/community-link-workers-demonstrating-impact-on-health-inequalities-2-2/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
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