The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill was introduced to Scottish Parliament on 28 May 2013. Voluntary Health Scotland has produced the following summary of the Bill for members - Public Bodies Bill Summary paper 31 May 2013 and are holding an event for members around the Bill - click … [Read more...] about Integration of Adult Health and Social Care
Innovation to Transformation: towards world-class health, housing and social care
Margaret Whoriskey, Director of The Joint Health Improvement Team gave a presentation at the recent VHS AGM on the JIT approach to create the conditions for transformation across the four pillars of public sector improvement: Prevention, early intervention and enablement Partnership, … [Read more...] about Innovation to Transformation: towards world-class health, housing and social care
Joint Health and Third Sector Working
The Engagement Matrix is a tool for NHS boards and Third Sector to use together to support positive engagement, clearer communication, better understanding and improved partnership between sectors. It is designed to improve joint working to promote better health and wellbeing for individuals in … [Read more...] about Joint Health and Third Sector Working
Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill
The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill was introduced to Scottish Parliament on 28 May 2013. This follows a period of consultation on proposals to deliver better outcomes for people through integrated health and social care. Background to the consultation can be viewed here - Health and … [Read more...] about Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill
It’s good to talk
Holyrood Magazine has featured The Good Morning Service, the voluntary organisation and VHS member that argues five conversations a day are as important for older people’s health as five fruit and veg. The Good Morning Service runs a light touch telephone befriending and alert service to tackle … [Read more...] about It’s good to talk
Releasing Time to Care and Integration
The Joint Improvement Team invite you to the next WebEx meeting of the Improvement Network, entitled ‘Releasing Time to Care and Integration’, on Thursday 7th March, presented by Douglas Hutchens, Fiona Cook and Julie Main with a guest speaker - Jacqueline Morton from Southern Health & Social … [Read more...] about Releasing Time to Care and Integration
Third sector engagement with health & social care – where next?
Wednesday 27th February, Glasgow SECC at The SCVO Gathering, 1pm – 4.30pm Remember to register for this FREE collaborative event and to let your own networks know about it! Voluntary Health Scotland is working with the Scottish Government, Health Boards, SCVO and other national intermediary … [Read more...] about Third sector engagement with health & social care – where next?
BackCare Lothian Branch
The Lothian Branch of BackCare, which is run by volunteers, offers its members an opportunity to meet others in their area with back problems, exchanging ideas and information. We aim to give our members practical help through warm water exercise sessions. If you or a friend suffer from back … [Read more...] about BackCare Lothian Branch
Scottish Co-production Network
The Joint Improvement Team and The Scottish Co-production Network are holding the second Scottish Co-production and Community Capacity Building Event in Edinburgh on Wednesday 20th February 2013. It will bring together both practitioner, user and community perspectives on achieving positive outcomes … [Read more...] about Scottish Co-production Network
Self Management Impact Fund for people with long term conditions
Funded by the Scottish Government and delivered by The Health and Social Care Alliance, the Self Management Impact Fund for Scotland is now open to applications from voluntary and community organisations. The fund is set at £2 million a year, for three years. If you are interested in applying, … [Read more...] about Self Management Impact Fund for people with long term conditions
