On the 9th of April VHS,in collaboration with NHS National Education Scotland (NES) Digital Service, held a Zoom meeting to help explore the nature of the digital divide during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Twenty-two people from a wide range of third sector organisations participated and three from … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Digitally Healthy Members Zoom Meeting, 9th April
Key Messages: Discussions on Covid-19 Impact on Voluntary Health Sector, 31st March and 1st April
Following the COVID-19 lock-down and related government measures we wanted to know what the immediate impact was on our member organisations, so that we were better equipped to represent their interests to the Scottish Government, Public Health Scotland and other public sector decision makers. … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Discussions on Covid-19 Impact on Voluntary Health Sector, 31st March and 1st April
John’s Blog: Social Distancing – An opportunity to find new ways to connect
The past month has been a period of transition, reflection and readjustment. Like many, we’ve found ourselves, and those around us, trying to make sense of what’s going on and where we might be best placed to help families living with the effects of substance use across Scotland. Since lockdown, … [Read more...] about John’s Blog: Social Distancing – An opportunity to find new ways to connect
Shereen’s Blog: #Remoteworking to stay connected
I was heartened to receive a tweet this week which read ‘the rest of the world has finally caught up with the way @NBHelpline and @BfN_Uk volunteers have been working for years! #Remoteworking’ It was in response to an image shared of our volunteers’ home work stations – places they shared where … [Read more...] about Shereen’s Blog: #Remoteworking to stay connected
Ian’s Blog: RNIB Scotland, staying touch with people with sight loss
In this current period of uncertainty and confusion it's more important than ever that the most vulnerable in our society still have confidence that help and support is there when they need it. So RNIB Scotland has worked hard to ensure that blind and partially sighted people still have access to … [Read more...] about Ian’s Blog: RNIB Scotland, staying touch with people with sight loss
COVID-19 Funding for the Voluntary Health Sector
Today we publish a briefing with an overview of funding that health charities and other voluntary health organisations may be able to access during the continuing COVID-19 crisis. Our recent research and online discussion forums with our members have made it clear that some organisations are … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Funding for the Voluntary Health Sector
Cancer information and support resources during COVID-19
The Scottish Cancer Coalition is a group of cancer charities that provide cancer services across Scotland. The group’s purpose is to ensure the charities involved work together to best represent and support the needs of individuals and families across Scotland who are affected by cancer. In … [Read more...] about Cancer information and support resources during COVID-19
VHS Briefing: Impact of COVID-19 on Voluntary Health Organisations
VHS has conducted a survey of our member organisations and wider network to help establish the impact COVID-19 is having on the health and wellbeing of people supported by organisations and on organisations’ own ability to continue supporting people. This briefing sets out the top-line results of … [Read more...] about VHS Briefing: Impact of COVID-19 on Voluntary Health Organisations
Rob’s blog: Cancer Support Scotland – Here For Your Wellbeing
These are challenging times we live in. I don’t think any of us could have predicted the state of the world at this time in our lives. COVID-19 has had a major impact on the way we all go about our daily lives and indeed the way we do business. Cancer Support Scotland is no exception. Our face to … [Read more...] about Rob’s blog: Cancer Support Scotland – Here For Your Wellbeing
CHSS launch ‘Scotland Against Coronavirus’ volunteering campaign
Responding to the COVID-19 crisis Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland has launched the biggest volunteering drive in Scotland in a generation at Scotland Against Coronavirus calling on people to help them build a movement of people coming together to fight coronavirus. They urgently need volunteers to … [Read more...] about CHSS launch ‘Scotland Against Coronavirus’ volunteering campaign
