Join us on the 4th of June at the next meeting of the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group. This meeting will be chaired by Brian Whittle MSP, Co-convenor of the CPG. We will host the meeting in the Scottish Parliament with the option to join online. Meeting topic: Barriers to Physical Activity … [Read more...] about Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: June 2025 Meeting
Key Messages: Missingness in Healthcare
VHS hosted an engagement event on 26 March with Andrea Williamson, Professor of General Practice and Inclusion Health at the University of Glasgow. This event followed on from a presentation Andrea delivered at our 2024 Annual Conference, about her work on missingness. Her work aims to understand … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Missingness in Healthcare
Professor Andrea Williamson’s Blog: Applying a ‘Missingness Lens’ to Healthcare
What is Missingness in Healthcare? Missingness is a term that encapsulates a persistent and troubling pattern—when individuals repeatedly miss healthcare opportunities, which can lead to adverse health outcomes. It is not just about missing an appointment; it is about missing care and support, … [Read more...] about Professor Andrea Williamson’s Blog: Applying a ‘Missingness Lens’ to Healthcare
Marks’s Blog- Breaking the Cycle: A Bold Vision for Integrating Health and Social Care in Scotland
Mark McAllister is the Organisational Lead for Strategic Development at Public Health Scotland. The future of prevention lies in partnership working and that’s why I was pleased to speak to VHS members at the event on the 20th March to discuss the Population Health Framework. We all know the … [Read more...] about Marks’s Blog- Breaking the Cycle: A Bold Vision for Integrating Health and Social Care in Scotland
Key Messages: Continuing the Conversation on the Population Health Framework- March 2025
VHS hosted a meeting on the 20th of March with Public Health Scotland to discuss the next steps in the new Population Health Framework, with the aim of ensuring that VHS members understand the latest developments in the thinking around the Framework and can respond to and reflect on the vital … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Continuing the Conversation on the Population Health Framework- March 2025
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now
The March edition of the Network newsletter is out now, with all the usual news from across the Network. We hope you enjoy reading it. Read the newsletter here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now
Public Health Scotland – Next Strategy Consultation
Public Health Scotland (PHS) wants to hear from our members. As valued members of VHS, this is your opportunity to take a seat at the virtual table and directly influence the future direction of PHS’s next strategy. This vital consultation will help shape the strategic vision of the … [Read more...] about Public Health Scotland – Next Strategy Consultation
Scottish Parliament Garden Lobby Reception: Voices of Health Creation
Join us for an inspiring evening at the Scottish Parliament, sponsored by Emma Harper MSP, in collaboration with Voluntary Health Scotland and the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group. This special event will bring together health experts and leaders from across Scotland to recognise the vital role … [Read more...] about Scottish Parliament Garden Lobby Reception: Voices of Health Creation
Salena’s Blog: Promoting the health and wellbeing of disabled children and young people and their families in Scotland
Disabled children and young people, their siblings, parents, and carers experience multiple interacting barriers to the realisation of their rights, including the right to an adequate standard of living and the right to highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. For over 50 years, … [Read more...] about Salena’s Blog: Promoting the health and wellbeing of disabled children and young people and their families in Scotland
Lauren’s Blog: Stronger, Louder, Together: Why VHS Membership is Now Free
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting change at Voluntary Health Scotland — our membership is now completely free for third sector organisations. This move is rooted in our ongoing commitment to listening and responding to the needs of our members, particularly during these challenging times for … [Read more...] about Lauren’s Blog: Stronger, Louder, Together: Why VHS Membership is Now Free
