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
Drawing It All Together – Symposium & AGM
Thursday 28 November 2013, 10.00am - 4.00pm Quaker Meeting House, Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2JL Explore & discuss four big inter-connected themes: Tackling health inequalities for a fairer, healthier Scotland Integrating health and social care for better services for … [Read more...] about Drawing It All Together – Symposium & AGM
Neighbourhood Networks
This month James Evans, Health Inequalities Volunteer with VHS, met David Watson (Team Manager) from Neighbourhood Networks. Neighbourhood Networks is a Glasgow based charity working to reduce the health inequalities of vulnerable people by providing localised personal support. By having support … [Read more...] about Neighbourhood Networks
Children in Scotland working to reduce health inequalities
James Evans, VHS Health Inequalities Volunteer, met with Sara Collier (Policy Officer) and Lesley Warren (Campaigns and Communications Assistant) from Children in Scotland. An organisation with a firm grasp of the importance of tackling health inequalities in the early years. Children in … [Read more...] about Children in Scotland working to reduce health inequalities
VHS Sounding Board: Health Inequalities
VHS Sounding Board: Third Sector Contribution to Narrowing Health Inequalities Thursday 17 October 2013, 9.45 - 14.00 (Lunch included) Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2JL Thursday 17 October 2013 is the Annual United Nations Day for the Eradication of Poverty. As part … [Read more...] about VHS Sounding Board: Health Inequalities
Living with Eczema
Eczema Outreach Scotland, formed in 2011, supports people affected by eczema. It provides support, practical advice and networking opportunities to families of children and young people suffering from the condition. The charity has just launched its first scrapbook to help people gain a better … [Read more...] about Living with Eczema
