***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.*** Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) and Voluntary Health … [Read more...] about Community Link Workers – Demonstrating Impact on Health Inequalities
Charities Call for Action on Non-Communicable Disease Prevention
One in five deaths caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are preventable in Scotland. A group of ten of Scotland’s leading health charities, are calling for immediate and urgent action on health harming products such as alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy food and drink to prioritise public health … [Read more...] about Charities Call for Action on Non-Communicable Disease Prevention
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities- Initial Meeting
VHS and MSP's are seeking to re-establish the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities in the Scottish Parliament. The initial meeting will be held on Monday 27th of September with Emma Harper MSP, Brian Whittle MSP and Paul O'Kane MSP. We invite the members of the group to join this meeting … [Read more...] about Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities- Initial Meeting
National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 17 June
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary … [Read more...] about National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 17 June
Engaging with the Scottish Parliament Post Election
Do you work with the Scottish Parliament or would you like to find out more about how best to engage?Join us to explore Engaging with the Scottish Parliament post election. With the Scottish election results now announced we want to look at engaging with the Scottish Parliament, its members and … [Read more...] about Engaging with the Scottish Parliament Post Election
Vaccine Inclusion: reducing inequalities one vaccine at a time
We invite you to join Voluntary Health Scotland at this event exploring the impact of the Covid-19 vaccine programme on health inequalities. *****Book your place here***** In April 2021, VHS launched its briefing report ‘Vaccine Inclusion – Reducing inequalities one Vaccine at a time’. The … [Read more...] about Vaccine Inclusion: reducing inequalities one vaccine at a time
Summary of Scottish Party Manifestos 2021 Elections
This briefing offers an overview of the health offers of each main party in Scotland as well as insights into other priority areas that will impact on people’s health and wellbeing. You can read the full briefing here - Summary of Scottish Party Manifestos 2021 Elections … [Read more...] about Summary of Scottish Party Manifestos 2021 Elections
COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment for Marginalised Groups in Scotland
Published in April 2021, this Deep End GP report summarises key themes from a virtual roundtable meeting on COVID-19 vaccine deployment for marginalised groups in Scotland. The meeting was hosted and facilitated by the Deep End GP group, with participants from Scottish Government, Public Health … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment for Marginalised Groups in Scotland
VHS launch report ‘Vaccine Inclusion: reducing inequalities one vaccine at a time’
VHS is holding an online event on 24th August 2021 to discuss the findings and recommendations of its report ‘Vaccine Inclusion - Reducing inequalities one Vaccine at a time’. The report presents research carried out in February and Marcy 2021, presenting voluntary sector perspectives and evidence … [Read more...] about VHS launch report ‘Vaccine Inclusion: reducing inequalities one vaccine at a time’
VHS Annual Conference 2021: Health at the Heart of Communities
Wednesday 6th October 2021 The VHS Annual Conference takes place on Wednesday 6th October 2021. Hosted on Zoom it takes place over one day. As ever, this is a key event in the annual conference calendar, so expect a thought provoking and engaging programme, with excellent speakers, interactive … [Read more...] about VHS Annual Conference 2021: Health at the Heart of Communities