Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care: Insights from Amma Birth Companions In the realm of perinatal care, every person giving birth deserves to feel supported, heard, and empowered to make informed decisions throughout their childbirth journey. However, a recent study conducted by Amma Birth … [Read more...] about Amanda’s Blog: Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care
Gillian’s Blog: Health inequalities in Scotland since devolution – what are the key trends?
In 2022, the Health Foundation commissioned an independent review of health inequalities in Scotland. To inform this review, researchers at the University of Glasgow were asked to produce a report describing trends in inequalities in the timing and causes of deaths, health and wellbeing, … [Read more...] about Gillian’s Blog: Health inequalities in Scotland since devolution – what are the key trends?
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities- June 2024 Meeting
This CPG meeting has had to be cancelled due to parliamentary business. A new date will be released soon. Topic: Third Sector and Health Inequalities Join us on the 4th June at 6pm for our next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. The meeting will take place … [Read more...] about Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities- June 2024 Meeting
Maureen’s Blog: Meaning, Purpose and Hope
The World Health Organization defines health as being comprised of ‘body, mind and spirit’. The spiritual dimension is often ignored and misunderstood. However, it plays a significant part in our wellbeing as it is what makes us unique, it defines what really matters to us and helps us to build … [Read more...] about Maureen’s Blog: Meaning, Purpose and Hope
Minutes and presentations: Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities February 2024
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities met on Wednesday 21st of February 2024 as a hybrid meeting. This meeting was chaired by co-convenor Brian Whittle MSP. The topic for the meeting was “ Data and Health inequalities". We heard Presentations from: Rosie Seaman, Data Sourcing … [Read more...] about Minutes and presentations: Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities February 2024
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities
Cross Party Groups Cross party groups (CPGs) in the Scottish Parliament exist as an opportunity for MSPs to meet with external stakeholders to discuss a particular subject. They exist to raise greater awareness about those subjects, but they have no authority within the Parliamentary system. … [Read more...] about Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities
VHS Annual Conference 2024- Scotland’s Vital Health Sector
BOOK YOUR PLACE! 23 October 2024 at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh! VHS are delighted to announce that our annual conference is back for a very special 20th Anniversary event. VHS Conference 2024 Agenda Confirmed speakers: Conference Chair: Jane-Claire Judson, Chief Executive, Chest, Heart and … [Read more...] about VHS Annual Conference 2024- Scotland’s Vital Health Sector
Christine’s Blog: Health Inequalities
Health Inequalities. Isn’t that a neat little phrase? Of course, those of us working in the Third sector, or in the public sector, have heard these two words many, many times. But does the phrase resonate with most ‘people on the street’? I doubt it. And yet, the fight against health inequalities is … [Read more...] about Christine’s Blog: Health Inequalities
NHS Highland publish report and videos on first year of their community link worker project
NHS Highland has published its report on the first year of its community link worker project in Highland North which is delivered by Change Mental Health. Dr Tim Allison, Director of Public Health for NHS Highland commented: 'the CLW service has been welcomed by individual GP practices as a … [Read more...] about NHS Highland publish report and videos on first year of their community link worker project
20 Years of Voluntary Health Scotland Reception
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on the evening of the 27th March to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of VHS. As well as welcoming our member organisations and celebrating their work tackling health inequalities, the event will also mark the last VHS event for current Chief Executive, … [Read more...] about 20 Years of Voluntary Health Scotland Reception
