The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities met on the 30th April 2019 to discuss poverty and health inequalities. The meeting was chaired by Richard Lyle MSP. The speakers at the meeting were: Douglas Hamilton, Chair of the Poverty and Equalities Commission Wendy Hearty, Project Manager … [Read more...] about CPG Health Inequalities: Poverty and Health Inequalities
Kiren’s Blog: From Ljubljana and back – a journey to the WHO conference
Approaching the Aerodrom on my last day in Ljubljana I thought about the whirlwind the last three days had been. From losing my luggage, to meeting such inspirational people from all over Europe, to being able to present at a panel alongside the likes of the World Bank, State Secretary of … [Read more...] about Kiren’s Blog: From Ljubljana and back – a journey to the WHO conference
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group AGM 2019
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet on Tuesday 1 October 2019 at 5pm to hold the AGM and a normal business meeting. The meeting will be chaired by Anas Sarwar MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG. VHS is Secretariat of the Group. As well as the short AGM, at the meeting we will hear … [Read more...] about Health Inequalities Cross Party Group AGM 2019
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group AGM 2019
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet on Tuesday 1 October 2019 at 5pm to hold the AGM and a normal business meeting. The meeting will be chaired by Anas Sarwar MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG. VHS is Secretariat of the Group. As well as the short AGM, at the meeting we will hear from … [Read more...] about Health Inequalities Cross Party Group AGM 2019
Clare’s blog: Working Together to Address Inequality
Clare Cable is Chief Executive and Senior Nurse Director at Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland. She writes: We are delighted that the Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS) has been chosen as one of three VHS submissions to present a parallel session at the NHS Scotland Event 2019 and hope … [Read more...] about Clare’s blog: Working Together to Address Inequality
Parliamentary Reception: Health Inequalities Cross Party Group
For the third year running, VHS is holding a Parliamentary Reception to promote and celebrate the work of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities, of which we are Secretariat. Sponsored by Anas Sarwar MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG, and supported by NHS Health Scotland, the reception takes … [Read more...] about Parliamentary Reception: Health Inequalities Cross Party Group
Parliamentary Reception: Health Inequalities Cross Party Group
For the third year running, VHS is holding a Parliamentary Reception to promote and celebrate the work of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities, of which we are Secretariat. Sponsored by Anas Sarwar MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG, and supported by NHS Health Scotland, the reception takes place … [Read more...] about Parliamentary Reception: Health Inequalities Cross Party Group
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: Joint Meeting with Lung Health Cross Party Group
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet on Tuesday 18th June 2019 in a joint meeting with the Lung Health Cross Party Group to discuss inequalities in relation to lung health in Scotland. The meeting will be jointly chaired by Donald Cameron MSP, Co-Convenor of the Health … [Read more...] about Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: Joint Meeting with Lung Health Cross Party Group
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: Joint Meeting with Lung Health Cross Party Group
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet on Tuesday 18th June 2019 in a joint meeting with the Lung Health Cross Party Group to discuss inequalities in relation to lung health in Scotland. The meeting will be jointly chaired by Donald Cameron MSP, Co-Convenor of the Health … [Read more...] about Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: Joint Meeting with Lung Health Cross Party Group
WHO to publish case study on CPG on Health Inequalities
In February 2019 the Venice based World Health Organisation European Office for Investment for Health and Development contacted VHS about the WHO Health Equity Status Report Initiative. WHO explained they wished to include a case study on the role and work of the Scottish Parliament's Cross Party … [Read more...] about WHO to publish case study on CPG on Health Inequalities
