Voluntary Health Scotland and the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities hosted an event exploring health inequalities in Scotland as part of the Scottish Parliament 2024 Festival of Politics on the 21 August 2024. We were joined in the Scottish Parliament by our panel and attendees to discuss … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Festival of Politics 2024- Health Creators
VHS have responded to the Human Rights Bill exclusion from the Programme of Government
After signing a joint letter back in May to the First Minister, John Swinney, VHS joins many organisations who are extremely frustrated by this decision. There is helpful background information at the Human Rights Consortium Scotland. View the letter here. … [Read more...] about VHS have responded to the Human Rights Bill exclusion from the Programme of Government
From Crisis to Control: Preventing the Ticking Time Bomb in Population Health-VHS AGM and Event
From Crisis to Control: Preventing the Ticking Time Bomb in Population Health Book your place on our event on the 28th November to join VHS and Public Health Scotland to put a spotlight on the role of the third sector in creating and delivering a new Population Health Framework. Our Guest … [Read more...] about From Crisis to Control: Preventing the Ticking Time Bomb in Population Health-VHS AGM and Event
VHS Response to 2024-25 Programme for Government
This week the Scottish Government announced their Programme of Government for 2024-2025. “It is reassuring that the First Minister fully understands the detrimental impact of poverty in Scotland and has shown a clear commitment to eradicate the unacceptable levels of child poverty experienced … [Read more...] about VHS Response to 2024-25 Programme for Government
The ALLIANCE celebrates 10 years of its links worker programme
The ALLIANCE held a celebration event on 23 August to commemorate 10 years of its links worker programme. In 2014, the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) began a pilot for the Scottish Government which focused on links workers in Primary Care. The programme saw 7 Community … [Read more...] about The ALLIANCE celebrates 10 years of its links worker programme
Scottish Community Link Worker Network August Newsletter out now!
Our August newsletter is out now with all the latest news, events, training and resources. We hope you enjoy reading it here Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network August Newsletter out now!
Argyll and Bute’s Community Link Worker Programme marks 3 years of success
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership has recently published a report showcasing the progress it has made over the last 3 years since it introduced its CLW programme. The programme which is delivered in the region by We Are With You has received very positive feedback, particularly … [Read more...] about Argyll and Bute’s Community Link Worker Programme marks 3 years of success
Voluntary Health Scotland Responds to Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation
Following a kitchen table discussion with our members on 30 July, Voluntary Health Scotland has submitted a response to the Social Justice and Social Security Committee's Third Sector Funding Principles consultation. The response summarises the views and experiences of both VHS as an individual … [Read more...] about Voluntary Health Scotland Responds to Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation
VHS August e-Newsletter
The VHS August 2024 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:Newsletter please sign up here. … [Read more...] about VHS August e-Newsletter
Linking health and heat: Home Energy Scotland
Living in a cold damp home negatively impacts physical and mental health. Scottish Government analysis has shown that it’s 15% more likely for someone living in an energy inefficient household experiencing fuel poverty to have a long-term illness or disability than someone not in fuel poverty. It’s … [Read more...] about Linking health and heat: Home Energy Scotland
