On 19 and 20 February, Voluntary Health Scotland attended, exhibited and held an event at the 10th annual Gathering. Across the two days, we met many passionate people from across the voluntary and public sectors, and were delighted with people’s commitment to tackle health inequalities. The full … [Read more...] about Connecting people: A fairer, healthier Scotland
VHS launches new health inequalities postcards
VHS launched a new series of postcards at The Gathering on 19 February 2014. The postcards raise awareness of the work in the voluntary sector to tackle health inequalities, and complemented the VHS session at the event with partners NHS Health Scotland and the Community Health Exchange (CHEX); A … [Read more...] about VHS launches new health inequalities postcards
Fast Forward Spotlight
This month James Evans, Health Inequalities Volunteer at VHS, met with Alastair MacKinnon Chief Executive of Fast Forward. Founded in 1987, and recently celebrating their 25 anniversary, Fast Forward are a national voluntary organisation whose purpose is to give young people the skills, education … [Read more...] about Fast Forward Spotlight
Rowan Alba Spotlight
This month James Evans, Health Inequalities Volunteer (Voluntary Health Scotland) met with Helen Carlin, Chief Executive of Rowan Alba. The unusual name is because, in Celtic mythology, the Rowan tree was known as the Travelers’ Tree as it prevented people on a journey getting lost. Rowan Alba … [Read more...] about Rowan Alba Spotlight
Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs
This month James met with Christine Duncan (Chief Executive Officer) and Usman Ali (Policy and Development officer) from Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs. Scottish Families are one of four commissioned agencies that are tasked by the Scottish Government to help deliver Scotland’s … [Read more...] about Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs
This month James met with Christine Duncan (Chief Executive Officer) and Usman Ali (Policy and Development officer) from Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs. Scottish Families are one of four commissioned agencies that are tasked by the Scottish Government to help deliver Scotland’s … [Read more...] about Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Health Inequalities
While Scotland’s health is improving, the gap in health outcomes between the most and least advantaged groups in society is widening. People who are more disadvantaged, have a lower level of income, with a lower level of education, have greater health problems, have a poorer quality of life, are … [Read more...] about Health Inequalities
Learning Exchanges 2012-2013
The Learning Exchange progrmame is a joint initiative between the Community Health Exchange (CHEX), Community Food and Health Scotland, Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Government Third Sector Unit. Originally piloted in 2012, the project sought to create opportunities for structured … [Read more...] about Learning Exchanges 2012-2013
Third Sector Contributions to Narrowing Health Inequalities
As part of the first Challenge Poverty Week, co-ordinated by the Poverty Alliance, VHS Scotland held a Sounding Board on Thursday 17 October 2013 to examine and discuss the third sector contribution to narrowing health inequalities in Scotland and mark the Annual United Nations Day for the … [Read more...] about Third Sector Contributions to Narrowing Health Inequalities
Living Streets
This month James met with Chris Thompson (Schools Co-ordinator) at Living Streets Scotland. Living Streets Scotland campaigns for safe, attractive and enjoyable streets, where people want to walk. Living Streets, formally known as the Pedestrians Association, was formed in 1929. They have an … [Read more...] about Living Streets
