Scottish Government Minister Joe Fitzpatrick MSP addressed our evening reception in the Scottish Parliament Garden Lobby on 11th December, held to celebrate the work of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. Mr Fitzpatrick happily agreed to VHS publishing the presentation he gave, so please … [Read more...] about Minister for Public Health, Sport & Wellbeing addresses the Health Inequalities CPG
Loneliness and social isolation: an inequalities issue
Earlier this year VHS conducted an exercise in listening. We tried to explore the lived experience of loneliness and social isolation in Scotland and this exercise culminated in The Zubairi Report. The process aimed to give a voice to people who have been less visible and less heard in the debate on … [Read more...] about Loneliness and social isolation: an inequalities issue
The Zubairi Report
Our new publication, The Zubairi Report: the lived experience of loneliness and social isolation in Scotland, is now available online. The qualitative study investigates the loneliness and social isolation experienced by under-represented demographics in Scotland, who often face multiple triggers … [Read more...] about The Zubairi Report
CPG Health Inequalities: Mental Health
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities met on 30 October 2018 to hold their AGM and discuss mental health inequalities. The meeting was chaired by Anas Sarwar MSP and saw presentations from: Minister for Mental Health, Clare Haughey MSP Read the speech: Minister for Mental … [Read more...] about CPG Health Inequalities: Mental Health
Minister for Mental Health meets Health Inequalities CPG
Clare Haughey MSP made a welcome return to the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities on 30th October, this time in her role as Minister for Mental Health. Previously a Co-Convenor and active member of the CPG, the Minister happily agreed to VHS publishing the presentation she gave, so please read … [Read more...] about Minister for Mental Health meets Health Inequalities CPG
VHS Response to the Draft Culture Strategy for Scotland
VHS have submitted our response to the Scottish Government's draft culture strategy. You can view our full response here: VHS Response to the Draft Culture Strategy Final In our response we call for culture strategy to look at articulating the less visible forms of culture including, sports, … [Read more...] about VHS Response to the Draft Culture Strategy for Scotland
A Connected Scotland Update
The consultation period for the draft Social Isolation and Loneliness strategy, A Connected Scotland ended on 27th April 2018. The Scottish Government received 416 consultation responses, ranging from large national organisations to individual members of the public. The responses have been made … [Read more...] about A Connected Scotland Update
British Red Cross Blog: Maintaining mobility
Imagine you have just had surgery on your hip after a bad fall. You’ve been in hospital recovering and you’ve been told you mustn’t put any weight on your leg. You are ready to go home, and you can’t wait to get back, make your own dinner, see your friends, go to the shops. With your crutches in … [Read more...] about British Red Cross Blog: Maintaining mobility
Kate’s blog: Community Link Workers in Scotland Update
Last year VHS published Gold Star Exemplars , a report into third sector approaches to community link working in Scotland. This was commissioned by the Scottish Government in response to the SNP 2016 election manifesto pledge: ‘Scotland’s most deprived communities need additional support, so we … [Read more...] about Kate’s blog: Community Link Workers in Scotland Update
Joint CPG on Health Inequalities and Improving Scotland’s Health: The Right to Health
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities jointly hosted a meeting on the 22nd of May with the Cross Party Group on Improving Scotland's Health 2021 and Beyond to discuss the topic of health inequalities and unhealthy environments. The meeting was jointly chaired by Clare Haughey MSP and David … [Read more...] about Joint CPG on Health Inequalities and Improving Scotland’s Health: The Right to Health
