We are excited to invite you to participate in a new VHS social research project exploring the relationship between gender and health. This will be the first in a series of research projects looking at different social determinants of health. The research will explore the relationship between … [Read more...] about Gender and Health Research: Consultation Event
VHS Social Research: Gender and Health
We are excited to invite you to participate in a new VHS social research project exploring the relationship between gender and health. This will be the first in a series of research projects looking at different social determinants of health. The research will explore the relationship between … [Read more...] about VHS Social Research: Gender and Health
Policy News: October Edition
The October edition of VHS Policy News is out now! This monthly bulletin provides opportunities to contribute to our policy work, updates on recent VHS policy activity, as well as accessible information about wider relevant policy developments. To receive this newsletter directly to your … [Read more...] about Policy News: October Edition
VHS Manifesto for Health Creation
On 2nd October, we launched our Manifesto for Health Creation at an event held at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Over 40 members and stakeholders joined us to hear more about the manifesto asks. We also heard from a VHS member - Sarah Pryde-Smith from Simba - about why they engaged in the … [Read more...] about VHS Manifesto for Health Creation
VHS Consultation Response: Scotland’s Census 2031
On 30th September we submitted our response to the National Records of Scotland consultation regarding the 2031 Census. At VHS, we regularly hear from our members that they are unable to access the data they need to support their work. Often, data is not available to reflect the health needs of … [Read more...] about VHS Consultation Response: Scotland’s Census 2031
Joint Statement on Prevention
A partnership of third and community organisations, including Voluntary Health Scotland, have come together to set out the urgent action required to achieve the prevention-centred system needed to tackle Scotland's growing health inequalities crisis. Published jointly by Edinburgh Community Health … [Read more...] about Joint Statement on Prevention
VHS Statement: decrease in drug misuse deaths in Scotland
The figures published today showing a 13% fall in deaths caused by drug misuse in Scotland in 2024 are a step in the right direction. However, they are not cause for celebration. Similar figures for 2023 saw a 12% rise in deaths caused by drug misuse. Progress is precarious and we will not know … [Read more...] about VHS Statement: decrease in drug misuse deaths in Scotland
VHS Response: Public Health Scotland Strategy
On Friday 22nd August we submitted our response to the call for views on Public Health Scotland's (PHS) Strategy from 2025-2035. The closing date for responses is Friday 29th August, and responses should be sent to phs.strategicdevelopment@phs.scot. In our response, we largely reflect on the Key … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Public Health Scotland Strategy
VHS Response: Health, Social Care and Sport Committee Consultation on Mental Health Spending
In our response to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s pre budget scrutiny focusing on mental health spend, we welcome the recent commitment from the Scottish Government in various publications to prioritise prevention in the delivery of mental health services. We also welcome the explicit … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Health, Social Care and Sport Committee Consultation on Mental Health Spending
VHS Response: Long Term Conditions Framework Consultation
Yesterday we submitted our response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a proposed Long Term Conditions Framework which closes on the 20th July. This response was based on extensive engagement with our members. In our response, we were unable to categorically answer whether or not we are … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Long Term Conditions Framework Consultation
