Topic: Third Sector and Health Inequalities Join us on the 11 September at 6pm, either in person or online, for our next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. The meeting will be chaired by Brian Whittle, MSP. Presenters: Tejesh Mistry, Chief Executive, Voluntary Health … [Read more...] about Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities- September 2024 Meeting
Scottish Parliament Recognition of VHS on our 20th Anniversary
Voluntary Health Scotland is delighted that a motion has been submitted in Parliament on June 11th by Emma Harper, MSP, for the 20th Anniversary of Voluntary Health Scotland. The Motion celebrates what it considers to be the immense contribution to health-related policy that has been made by VHS and … [Read more...] about Scottish Parliament Recognition of VHS on our 20th Anniversary
VHS June e-Newsletter
The VHS June 2024 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:Newsletter please sign up here. … [Read more...] about VHS June e-Newsletter
Wilma’s Blog: Reflections on Voluntary Health Scotland
I joined the board of VHS some three and a half years ago and how time has just flown in. What I have been most impressed by is the energy and commitment this platform has given its members to raise, discuss, debate and most importantly voice potential solutions and ideas to help address the health … [Read more...] about Wilma’s Blog: Reflections on Voluntary Health Scotland
Festival of Politics 2024: Health Creators: Health Inequalities in Scotland
VHS and the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group are delighted to be hosting an event as part of the Festival of Politics in the Scottish Parliament in August. Book here. Health inequalities mean that people who are living with social, economic, physical disadvantages are more likely to … [Read more...] about Festival of Politics 2024: Health Creators: Health Inequalities in Scotland
Members Meet Up- August 2024
Our next members meet up on the 28th of August at 10.30am on Zoom. 2024 is a year of celebration for VHS as we mark 20 years of our charity. The theme of 2024 is “Vital Health Sector” as this captures the role that our members play in the health of people across Scotland. We want to offer a … [Read more...] about Members Meet Up- August 2024
Voluntary Health Scotland Responds to Disclosure Scotland Fees Consultation
Following engagement with our members at our recent Members Meet-Up on 21 May 2024, Voluntary Health Scotland has submitted a response to the Disclosure Scotland fees consultation. In our response, we have stated that we do not agree with this proposal. Currently, Disclosure Scotland waives fees … [Read more...] about Voluntary Health Scotland Responds to Disclosure Scotland Fees Consultation
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – May edition out now!
Our May edition of the Newsletter is out now! You can read it here Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – May edition out now!
Ruairidh’s Blog- Social Prescribing: An Intergenerational Approach
Social connections are essential for our health. They help us to make healthy decisions, inspire us to support one another, encourage us to be active, keep us mentally stimulated, and crucially, allow us to build and maintain trusting, cohesive communities. Encouragingly, the impact of social … [Read more...] about Ruairidh’s Blog- Social Prescribing: An Intergenerational Approach