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
Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter out now!
Our July newsletter is out now with all the usual updates on events, training and resources. You can open it here Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter out now!
VHS welcomes incorporation of UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Last week, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) Act came into force. The Act requires public authorities to take steps to ensure that their decisions and actions respect the rights of children and young people. The Scottish Government has said that it … [Read more...] about VHS welcomes incorporation of UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Paul’s Blog: Addressing health inequalities has never been more important
In celebrating VHS’s 20th anniversary, if ever there was a time for us as an organisation to exist it surely is now. Over the past ten years, health inequalities in Scotland have worsened due to successive political and social policy decisions taken and with the lasting impact of Covid-19 this has … [Read more...] about Paul’s Blog: Addressing health inequalities has never been more important
Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation- Kitchen Table Discussion
VHS are hosting a Kitchen Table discussion, online, on the 30th July, to discuss the Pre-budget 2025-26 scrutiny of Third sector funding principles. We have invited selected members, challengers and critical friends to join us at the Kitchen Table. Please contact Lauren Blair if you would like to … [Read more...] about Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation- Kitchen Table Discussion
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities- September 2024 Meeting
Topic: Third Sector and Health Inequalities Join us on the 11 September at 6pm, either in person or online, for our next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. The meeting will be chaired by Brian Whittle, MSP. Presenters: Tejesh Mistry, Chief Executive, Voluntary Health … [Read more...] about Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities- September 2024 Meeting
Scottish Parliament Recognition of VHS on our 20th Anniversary
Voluntary Health Scotland is delighted that a motion has been submitted in Parliament on June 11th by Emma Harper, MSP, for the 20th Anniversary of Voluntary Health Scotland. The Motion celebrates what it considers to be the immense contribution to health-related policy that has been made by VHS and … [Read more...] about Scottish Parliament Recognition of VHS on our 20th Anniversary
VHS June e-Newsletter
The VHS June 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 June e-Newsletter
Wilma’s Blog: Reflections on Voluntary Health Scotland
I joined the board of VHS some three and a half years ago and how time has just flown in. What I have been most impressed by is the energy and commitment this platform has given its members to raise, discuss, debate and most importantly voice potential solutions and ideas to help address the health … [Read more...] about Wilma’s Blog: Reflections on Voluntary Health Scotland
Festival of Politics 2024: Health Creators: Health Inequalities in Scotland
VHS and the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group are delighted to be hosting an event as part of the Festival of Politics in the Scottish Parliament in August. Book here. Health inequalities mean that people who are living with social, economic, physical disadvantages are more likely to … [Read more...] about Festival of Politics 2024: Health Creators: Health Inequalities in Scotland
