VHS are hosting a Kitchen Table discussion, in person, at our office in Edinburgh, on the morning of Tuesday 5th September, to discuss the Scottish Government Human Rights Bill Consultation. We have invited selected members, challengers and critical friends to join us at the Kitchen Table. Please … [Read more...] about Human Rights Bill- Kitchen Table Discussion
Understanding barriers to accessing primary care- a third sector response
We invite third sector organisations to join us at our next online Members Meet Up, where we want to hear your views on the barriers people face when accessing primary care, especially people affected by socio-economic inequalities. In your experience, what are the barriers to primary care, and how … [Read more...] about Understanding barriers to accessing primary care- a third sector response
It’s All Rights: The Human Rights Bill Consultation & the Right to Health
Join to learn more about why the consultation matters, how it relates to the right to health, and how you might want to respond. Book your place here. The Scottish Government has published the consultation for the Human Rights Bill. This is one of the biggest steps forward in human rights in … [Read more...] about It’s All Rights: The Human Rights Bill Consultation & the Right to Health
Arts Culture Health Wellbeing + Climate
This is an Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland Event with support from VHS. Many health crises are also environment crises. Obesity and diabetes are directly related to industrial processed food and monocultural farming. Poor mental health is related to individualism and consumerism. … [Read more...] about Arts Culture Health Wellbeing + Climate
Campaign: A Scotland that Cares
Voluntary Health Scotland is supporting the campaign for a National Outcome to fully value and invest in those experiencing care and all those providing it. To build a fairer and more resilient country – a Scotland that cares – we must set a National Outcome for Scotland to fully value and invest … [Read more...] about Campaign: A Scotland that Cares
VHS launches survey on the COVID-19 vaccine programme
Vaccine Inequalities: Reflecting on the inclusivity of the COVID-19 vaccine programme and collaboration with the third sector. Deadline Extended: Friday 17th June Voluntary Health Scotland is conducting research to assess the extent to which the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Scotland sought to reduce … [Read more...] about VHS launches survey on the COVID-19 vaccine programme
Opportunity to build your own information support app
The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and Voluntary Health Scotland are seeking up to 6 third sector organisations to pilot use of the national Right Decision Service platform to deliver web and mobile apps. This is a key opportunity to deliver information in an easily accessible … [Read more...] about Opportunity to build your own information support app