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
Investing in Community Link Workers – Now or Never
There has been extensive coverage in recent days about anticipated funding cuts to Glasgow City’s Community Link Worker Programme from April 2024. The news has been covered widely in The Herald, Health and Care Scotland and on the BBC. The focus may be on Glasgow, but the story comes back to the … [Read more...] about Investing in Community Link Workers – Now or Never
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities October Meeting & AGM 2023
The next meeting and AGM of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will take place online on Wednesday 4th of October 2023 via zoom. . This meeting will be chaired by co-convenor Emma Harper MSP. The topic for the meeting is "A decent and dignified life"- Challenge Poverty … [Read more...] about Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities October Meeting & AGM 2023
Lorraine’s Blog: Improving mental health and wellbeing with Linburn Therapy Hub
Sight Scotland Veterans has joined forces with Cyrenians to transform the Walled Garden at its Linburn Centre in West Lothian into a therapy hub which can be used by veterans, families, and the local community. Homeless charity, Cyrenians, is taking the lead on this project which is being run by … [Read more...] about Lorraine’s Blog: Improving mental health and wellbeing with Linburn Therapy Hub
Human Rights Bill- Kitchen Table Discussion
VHS are hosting a Kitchen Table discussion, in person, at our office in Edinburgh, on the morning of Tuesday 5th September, to discuss the Scottish Government Human Rights Bill Consultation. We have invited selected members, challengers and critical friends to join us at the Kitchen Table. Please … [Read more...] about Human Rights Bill- Kitchen Table Discussion
Community of Practice on Addressing Racialised Inequalities
20 July 2023 The Scottish Government is establishing a community of practice on racialised inequalities in health and social care. It is to be jointly administered by Public Health Scotland's Inclusion Health Team and the government’s Racialised Health Inequalities in Health and Social Care and … [Read more...] about Community of Practice on Addressing Racialised Inequalities
Lucy’s Blog: Exploring Health Inequalities in Scotland through a Human Rights Lens
Incorporating international human rights law into Scots law is essential for safeguarding the rights and well-being of people accessing healthcare services. It will provide a robust legal framework for ensuring equitable access, non-discrimination, informed consent, and protection from mistreatment. … [Read more...] about Lucy’s Blog: Exploring Health Inequalities in Scotland through a Human Rights Lens
