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
Digitally Healthy: Health Literacy and Health Inequalities
Due to Covid-19 concerns, all events may possibly be cancelled or postponed. We are not taking new bookings for events at this time. We will update all those who have booked on events. NES Digital Service (NDS) and Voluntary Health Scotland are partnering to run a joint event exploring the … [Read more...] about Digitally Healthy: Health Literacy and Health Inequalities
CPG Health Inequalities: Men’s Health Inequalities
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities met on the 21st January 2020 in the Scottish Parliament to discuss the topic of men's health inequalities. Richard Lyle MSP, Co Convenor of the CPG, chaired the meeting. View the draft minutes from the meeting here. At the meeting we had … [Read more...] about CPG Health Inequalities: Men’s Health Inequalities
VHS Annual Lecture 2019: Key Points and Presentations
At VHS's AGM and Annual Lecture on 20th November 2019 our delegates enjoyed two first rate presentations from: Dr William Bird MBE, a Reading based GP, CEO and Founder of Intelligent Health, creator of Green Gyms, Beat the Street & Health Walks Dr Roy Robertson, an Edinburgh based GP, … [Read more...] about VHS Annual Lecture 2019: Key Points and Presentations
VHS poster at the Faculty of Public Health Conference 2019
We will be presenting a poster on the impact of Arts, Culture and Heritage on people's health and wellbeing at the Faculty of Public Health Conference 2019 on 28th and 29th November 2019. The poster showcases the work that VHS has carried out over the last few years to build bridges and strengthen … [Read more...] about VHS poster at the Faculty of Public Health Conference 2019
VHS at The Gathering 2020: Demonstrating Third Sector Impact on Inequalities
This interactive workshop will present a model to measure the third sector’s contribution to addressing inequalities, in particular health inequalities. The model (co-produced by national and local voluntary and community health organisations and commissioners) aims to support third sector … [Read more...] about VHS at The Gathering 2020: Demonstrating Third Sector Impact on Inequalities
Heather’s Blog: Enabling access to screening
Will you join our working group for accessible cancer screenings? Living in Scotland there are lots of things to look forward to as you get older: free bus travel, retirement - and the inevitable envelope inviting you to a routine cancer screening For people living with multiple sclerosis … [Read more...] about Heather’s Blog: Enabling access to screening
Lessons from WHO: Healthy Prosperous Lives for All
What will it take to ensure healthy, prosperous lives for all across Europe? On 5th November 2019, Dr Johanna Hanefeld was VHS’s guest speaker at our Scottish Parliament reception held to celebrate the work of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. Dr Hanefeld is Associate Professor of the … [Read more...] about Lessons from WHO: Healthy Prosperous Lives for All
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: Drugs, Deprivation, Discrimination and Disease
Due to Covid-19 concerns, all events may possibly be cancelled or postponed. We are not taking new bookings for events at this time. We will update all those who have booked on events. The Health Inequalities Cross Party Group will meet on the 14th May to discuss Drugs, Deprivation, … [Read more...] about Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: Drugs, Deprivation, Discrimination and Disease
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities: Study Visit- Art in Hospitals
Join us for an opportunity for CPG members to engage with a practical approach to addressing health inequalities in a clinical setting. The charity Art in Hospital enables patients to develop their own creativity through participation in a visual arts programme in hospitals, care homes and the … [Read more...] about Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities: Study Visit- Art in Hospitals