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
NHS Health Scotland Blog: Child poverty – it’s just not on
Kerry McKenzie works with NHS Health Scotland and leads a programme of work to tackle child poverty. She talks here about the impact of poverty on children’s health and wellbeing and the positive action that is being taken in Scotland. We all agree that Scotland must, and should, be a place … [Read more...] about NHS Health Scotland Blog: Child poverty – it’s just not on
Key Messages: VHS Annual Conference- Realising the Right to Health
VHS held our 2019 annual conference in Glasgow on 17th September. Read the conference Key Messages here - Realising the Right to Health Conference Key Messages Read Christina McKelvie MSP's opening address: Minister for Older People and Equalities View the event powerpoint … [Read more...] about Key Messages: VHS Annual Conference- Realising the Right to Health
CPG Health Inequalities: The Future of Primary Care
On Tuesday 1 October 2019, the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities held its AGM and business meeting at the Scottish Parliament. The meeting was chaired by Brian Whittle MSP and there were nearly 50 attendees including MSPs Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, Donald Cameron, Murdo Fraser and Anas … [Read more...] about CPG Health Inequalities: The Future of Primary Care
Lindsay’s Blog: Draft Social Security Standards consultation – your chance to contribute!
The right to access independent advocacy is being extended to more people via the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018. The Act says that Scottish Ministers must make independent advocacy services available to disabled people who, because of their disability, need the support of an independent … [Read more...] about Lindsay’s Blog: Draft Social Security Standards consultation – your chance to contribute!
Voluntary Health Scotland Response to the Health and Sport Committee Stage 2 Inquiry into Primary Care
VHS have submitted our response to the Health and Sport Committee Stage 2 Inquiry which asks, what should primary care look like for the next generation? Our vision for the future of primary care is for an effective, person centred and compassionate system that understands its role in addressing … [Read more...] about Voluntary Health Scotland Response to the Health and Sport Committee Stage 2 Inquiry into Primary Care
Kate’s blog: Scotland’s progress in rolling out community link working
"Scotland’s most deprived communities need additional support, so we will recruit at least 250 Community Link Workers to work in GP surgeries and direct people to local services and support’." A Plan for Scotland, SNP Manifesto 2016 Introduction Since 2016, ScotPHN Scottish Public Health … [Read more...] about Kate’s blog: Scotland’s progress in rolling out community link working
John’s Blog: Rights, Respect and Recovery
Who are we? Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs is a national charity working with anyone concerned about someone else’s alcohol or drug use. We were set up by families for families in 2003, and we are proud of our history as a supporting and campaigning charity. Our poster for VHS's … [Read more...] about John’s Blog: Rights, Respect and Recovery
