The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), part of Healthcare Improvement Scotland, is seeking participants with lived experience to join a multi-disciplinary group that will update the SIGN guideline on care of deteriorating patients. SIGN has asked for VHS members’ help to identify … [Read more...] about Updating the SIGN guidelines for the care of deteriorating patients
Scottish Government Budget 2022-23
Kimberley explores the key commitments in the Scottish Government's Budget for 2022-23 Kate Forbes set out the Scottish Government’s Budget for 2022-23 on Thursday 9 December in Parliament. This was the first budget under the SNP-Green cooperation agreement, which means there is less need for the … [Read more...] about Scottish Government Budget 2022-23
Data Strategy for Health & Social Care: Scottish Government Engagement
The recently published digital health and care strategy commits to the development of Scotland’s first ever dedicated Data Strategy. It's important that people are at the heart of any developments and that trust is built in how our data is stored and used. The working vision of the Strategy is to … [Read more...] about Data Strategy for Health & Social Care: Scottish Government Engagement
A National Care Service for Scotland: Consultation Response
In our response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on creating a National Care Service, we have urged for meaningful engagement with the third and voluntary sector in the design, delivery and governance of the proposals. Social care goes far beyond delivering medicine and care, it should … [Read more...] about A National Care Service for Scotland: Consultation Response
Marie’s Blog: Building a Connected Recovery
After some 18 months of unprecedented pressure on key services, the lifting of measures will be seen by many as a new leash of life, an opportunity to reconnect. Restrictions easing will also be a stark reminder of the backlog of needs that must now be addressed. Take loneliness, for example. … [Read more...] about Marie’s Blog: Building a Connected Recovery
Scoping a National Network for Community Link Workers
Community Link Workers working within primary care have told the Scottish Government that the lack of an appropriate national platform, network or community of practice in Scotland means that opportunities for shared learning, continuous professional development and peer support across Scotland are … [Read more...] about Scoping a National Network for Community Link Workers
Digital Health & Care Strategy Refresh
Join us to engage with the proposed refresh of Scotland's Digital and Health Care Strategy and to hear more about Scottish Government plans in relation to digital and health care. Originally jointly published by the Scottish Government, NHS Scotland and COSLA in April 2018, the strategy is being … [Read more...] about Digital Health & Care Strategy Refresh
Digital Health & Care Strategy Refresh
Join us to engage with the proposed refresh of Scotland's Digital and Health Care Strategy and to hear more about Scottish Government plans in relation to digital and health care. Originally jointly published by the Scottish Government, NHS Scotland and COSLA in April 2018, the strategy is being … [Read more...] about Digital Health & Care Strategy Refresh
Richard’s blog: BHF is still supporting the nation’s hearts at home
Every day in Scotland more than 30 people have a heart attack. This doesn’t stop for a pandemic. The road to recovery can take time and it’s important that the right measures are in place for support. Research shows that cardiac rehabilitation can reduce the risk of further cardiac events or being … [Read more...] about Richard’s blog: BHF is still supporting the nation’s hearts at home
Craig’s Blog: Are we at risk of mothballing our support needs?
Overwhelmed, Angry, Worried, Stressed, Lonely, Confused, Sad, Anxious, Guilty, Isolated………… The list of emotional side effects associated with a cancer diagnosis appears endless, with the above just a snap shot of the reasons leading to individuals across Glasgow presenting at their local … [Read more...] about Craig’s Blog: Are we at risk of mothballing our support needs?
