It's the buzz word, the in-thing to say when talking about healthcare reform, the great golden ticket to a healthier Scotland. But is it a case of all talk and no - or very little and snail-paced - action? It doesn't take a genius to understand that tackling the root causes of Scotland's … [Read more...] about Catherine’s Blog – Prevention: Easier Said than Done
Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
A post-election agenda for health Wednesday 25th May 8.30 am -10.30am The Place Hotel, 34-38 York Place, Edinburgh Join VHS for an informal and lively discussion over breakfast, animated by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Pennie Taylor. After the dust has settled on the Scottish … [Read more...] about Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
A post-election agenda for health Wednesday 25th May 8.30 am -10.30am The Place Hotel, 34-38 York Place, Edinburgh Join VHS for an informal and lively discussion over breakfast, animated by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Pennie Taylor. After the dust has settled on the Scottish … [Read more...] about Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
Understanding the Gap: How research can help us address health inequalities in Scotland
In partnership with The Open University A one day conference to explore what the latest research tells us about health inequalities, including the causes, the lived reality and some potential solutions. The focus will be on exchanging knowledge and building understanding about the role research … [Read more...] about Understanding the Gap: How research can help us address health inequalities in Scotland
Understanding the Gap: How research can help us address health inequalities in Scotland
In partnership with The Open University A one day conference to explore what the latest research tells us about health inequalities, including the causes, the lived reality and some potential solutions. The focus will be on exchanging knowledge and building understanding about the role research … [Read more...] about Understanding the Gap: How research can help us address health inequalities in Scotland
Key Messages: The Deep End, Health Inequalities CPG
The final meeting of the CPG on Health Inequalities this Parliamentary session was on 25th February 2016, with Stewart Mercer, Professor of Primary Care Research, University of Glasgow and Director of the Scottish School of Primary Care, and Graham Watt, Professor of General Practice, University … [Read more...] about Key Messages: The Deep End, Health Inequalities CPG
Katie’s Blog – Make health inequalities your business
We all have a part to play in tackling the deep-rooted inequalities that have beset Scotland’s communities. However, it is the third sector’s established and trusted relationships within these communities and its understanding of the lived experience of health inequalities that makes its … [Read more...] about Katie’s Blog – Make health inequalities your business
Catherine’s Blog – Food: it’s about so much more than nutrition.
Edinburgh Cyrenians' recent breakfast conversation really got me thinking. The event 'Something to eat, someone to eat with' hit home in a powerful way the message that yes, food is fuel, but beyond that it's also companionship, learning, conversations, love and so much more. For some it's steeped … [Read more...] about Catherine’s Blog – Food: it’s about so much more than nutrition.
The Gathering 2016
In partnership with NHS Health Scotland, VHS is exhibiting and hosting an event as part of this year's programme for The Gathering at Glasgow's SECC. Register here for our joint workshop: Delivering a fairer healthier Scotland, 10.00 am to 11.00 am, Thursday 18th February 2016. The workshop … [Read more...] about The Gathering 2016
The Gathering 2016
In partnership with NHS Health Scotland, VHS is exhibiting and hosting an event as part of this year's programme for The Gathering at Glasgow's SECC. Register here for our joint workshop: Delivering a fairer healthier Scotland, 10.00 am to 11.00 am, Thursday 18th February 2016. The workshop is … [Read more...] about The Gathering 2016
