This interactive workshop will present a model to measure the third sector’s contribution to addressing inequalities, in particular health inequalities. The model (co-produced by national and local voluntary and community health organisations and commissioners) aims to support third sector … [Read more...] about VHS at The Gathering 2020: Demonstrating Third Sector Impact on Inequalities
VHS at The Gathering 2020: Demonstrating Third Sector Impact on Inequalities
This interactive workshop will present a model to measure the third sector’s contribution to addressing inequalities, in particular health inequalities. The model (co-produced by national and local voluntary and community health organisations and commissioners) aims to support third sector … [Read more...] about VHS at The Gathering 2020: Demonstrating Third Sector Impact on Inequalities
Heather’s Blog: Enabling access to screening
Will you join our working group for accessible cancer screenings? Living in Scotland there are lots of things to look forward to as you get older: free bus travel, retirement - and the inevitable envelope inviting you to a routine cancer screening For people living with multiple sclerosis … [Read more...] about Heather’s Blog: Enabling access to screening
Lessons from WHO: Healthy Prosperous Lives for All
What will it take to ensure healthy, prosperous lives for all across Europe? On 5th November 2019, Dr Johanna Hanefeld was VHS’s guest speaker at our Scottish Parliament reception held to celebrate the work of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. Dr Hanefeld is Associate Professor of the … [Read more...] about Lessons from WHO: Healthy Prosperous Lives for All
CPG on Health Inequalities: Impact of COVID-19 on Health Inequalities
As Secretariat to the Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities VHS is pleased to announce the group's first online meeting on Thursday 14th May 2020. Anas Sarwar MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG will chair. The meeting will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on health inequalities in … [Read more...] about CPG on Health Inequalities: Impact of COVID-19 on Health Inequalities
CPG on Health Inequalities: Impact of COVID-19 on Health Inequalities
As Secretariat to the Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities VHS is pleased to announce the group's first online meeting on Thursday 14th May 2020. Anas Sarwar MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG will chair. The meeting will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on health inequalities in … [Read more...] about CPG on Health Inequalities: Impact of COVID-19 on Health Inequalities
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities: Study Visit- Art in Hospitals
Join us for an opportunity for CPG members to engage with a practical approach to addressing health inequalities in a clinical setting. The charity Art in Hospital enables patients to develop their own creativity through participation in a visual arts programme in hospitals, care homes and the … [Read more...] about Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities: Study Visit- Art in Hospitals
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities: Study Visit- Art in Hospitals
Join us for an opportunity for CPG members to engage with a practical approach to addressing health inequalities in a clinical setting. The charity Art in Hospital enables patients to develop their own creativity through participation in a visual arts programme in hospitals, care homes and the … [Read more...] about Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities: Study Visit- Art in Hospitals
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: Men’s Health Inequalities
The next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will take place at 6pm on the 21st January. Richard Lyle MSP, Co Convenor of the CPG, will chair the meeting. We will hear from the following people: Martin Tod, Chief Executive, Men’s Health Forum – the men’s health charity … [Read more...] about Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: Men’s Health Inequalities
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: Men’s Health Inequalities
The next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will take place at 6pm on the 21st January. Richard Lyle MSP, Co Convenor of the CPG, will chair the meeting. We will hear from the following people: Martin Tod, Chief Executive, Men’s Health Forum – the men’s health charity that … [Read more...] about Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: Men’s Health Inequalities
