The VHS May 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 May e-Newsletter
Paul’s Blog: Voluntary Health Organisations – Tackling Health Inequalities in Scotland
Paul Okroj, VHS Trustee and Director of External Engagement at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, recently chaired VHS’ 20th Anniversary celebration event. Here he shares his reflections on the importance of the work of voluntary health organisations and why they are needed now more than … [Read more...] about Paul’s Blog: Voluntary Health Organisations – Tackling Health Inequalities in Scotland
VHS April e-Newsletter
The VHS April 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 April e-Newsletter
Bushra’s Blog: How can we change the narrative on Health inequalities?
Health policy is not an area I ever imagined I would work in. Having joined Kidney Research UK initially as a volunteer after many years working in marketing, I wanted a change of career and to be able to “give back” to a community in need. Stumbling upon a discussion around transplantation and … [Read more...] about Bushra’s Blog: How can we change the narrative on Health inequalities?
VHS Members’ Meet up: May 2024
VHS would like to invite you to our next members meet up on the 21 May at 10am 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. … [Read more...] about VHS Members’ Meet up: May 2024
Amanda’s Blog: Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care
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