The Breastfeeding Network’s Drugs in Breastmilk Service Context: It is widely recognised that breastfeeding is important to women, babies and wider society and yet the UK has some of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the world. Evidence tells us that that many women stop breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Cara’s Blog: A lifeline when no one else wants to give you an answer
Ahmed and Jo’s Blog: Eat Well for Oral Health
Children and families from the most socio-economically deprived areas, including those from Black, Minority and Ethnic communities, have the highest levels of dental decay, overweight and obesity and the poorest health outcomes. Prevention and early intervention strategies allow for upstream … [Read more...] about Ahmed and Jo’s Blog: Eat Well for Oral Health
Dr Oana’s Blog: Social Prescribing for Improving Communities Eating practices (SPICE)
Adults and children living on a low income are more likely to be overweight or obese in Scotland than those living in less deprived circumstances. It has been estimated by the UK Food Foundation that the poorest fifth of Britain’s population would have to spend 47% of their household income (after … [Read more...] about Dr Oana’s Blog: Social Prescribing for Improving Communities Eating practices (SPICE)
Rob’s Blog – Tackling loneliness and isolation during a cost-of-living crisis
Working for a worldwide emergency response organisation, you come to realise that a crisis doesn't have to begin with a dramatic event. And reflecting, as we usually do as we approach the end of the calendar year, I'm reminded of a man whose story can tell us a great deal about the work we still … [Read more...] about Rob’s Blog – Tackling loneliness and isolation during a cost-of-living crisis
Audrey’s Blog- Bringing a health inequalities lens to evaluation and learning
Members of the Tasting Change Wester Hailes team apply the Matter of Focus approach to their work Evidence now shows that nearly everything in your life affects your health and therefore can contribute to health inequalities, from what primary school … [Read more...] about Audrey’s Blog- Bringing a health inequalities lens to evaluation and learning
Emma’s Blog: Our inclusivity journey
Carers of West Lothian (COWL) is a charity offering a range of services developed to meet the needs of unpaid carers and disabled people in West Lothian. Across Scotland there is difficulty in encouraging anyone to see themselves as unpaid carers and come forward to seek help and support which is … [Read more...] about Emma’s Blog: Our inclusivity journey
Jeni’s Blog: Taking Art Home
Taking Art Home is a project working with older adults living in residential care homes across South Lanarkshire as well as people living with Long Covid throughout Scotland. It aims to benefit participants by providing access to quality visual art and building personal confidence through … [Read more...] about Jeni’s Blog: Taking Art Home
Jennifer’s Blog: Why delivering child healthy weight matters
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the publication of the Scottish Government’s Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan and associated ambition to halve childhood obesity by 2030. Halving childhood obesity in Scotland by 2030 would mean achieving a child obesity prevalence of 7%, as measured … [Read more...] about Jennifer’s Blog: Why delivering child healthy weight matters
VHS Response: Human Rights Bill for Scotland consultation 2023
October 2023 Voluntary Health Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the planned Human Rights Bill for Scotland. This legislation presents an incredible opportunity to reduce the number of people being missed by services or not being able to access their rights. It … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Human Rights Bill for Scotland consultation 2023
Shaping the Future of our Health and Healthcare: the VHS Big Debate and AGM
Save the date: 30th November, St Andrew's Day A warm invitation to all our member organisations. Join us for this year’s AGM event, with a St Andrew's Day themed lunch to celebrate our National Day in Scotland and the chance to renew old acquaintances and build new ones. New for our AGM … [Read more...] about Shaping the Future of our Health and Healthcare: the VHS Big Debate and AGM
