People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), a fluctuating, debilitating neurological condition, face stigma and discrimination. In Scotland, there are no specialist services or a clinical pathway for ME despite it being a common condition that negatively impacts the Quality of Life of not only the … [Read more...] about Avril’s Blog: Standing with people with ME
VHS response to the Framework for Collaboration
VHS currently sits on a Partnership Delivery Group (PDG) which was established to act on the findings of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) Thematic Review of Policing and Mental Health in Scotland. The PDG has produced a new draft Framework for Collaboration to … [Read more...] about VHS response to the Framework for Collaboration
Caroline’s Blog: End of Life Aid Skills for Everyone: EASE
As Community Development Lead at Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care (SPPC), I’ve been privileged to be part of many meaningful pieces of work. One project I’m particularly proud of is our End of Life Aid Skills for Everyone (EASE) Course. I lead on the delivery and development of the course, … [Read more...] about Caroline’s Blog: End of Life Aid Skills for Everyone: EASE
Blog by Sophie at CHSS: A job half done
“Take care of this knee. When you leave the hospital after surgery, that’s only half the job done”. My mum and I took in her surgeons words attentively. With her ‘frequent flyer’ badge at her local hospital, we’re both very aware of how stretched the NHS is for both funding and resources. We … [Read more...] about Blog by Sophie at CHSS: A job half done
Emma’s Blog: The voluntary sector: champions for hope and change
What’s in a name? Why are there so many different terms for the ‘voluntary sector’? It is also called the third, community, charity, or civic sector… with its actors often considered as non-governmental organisations (NGOs), not-for-profits, associations, foundations, co-operatives, or even … [Read more...] about Emma’s Blog: The voluntary sector: champions for hope and change
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Our September newsletter is out now with all the usual news, events and updates. Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Key Messages: Festival of Politics 2024- Health Creators
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
