Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland hosted 2 events recently, the first on the 19th May titled "The Role of Culture in the Health & Wellbeing of Older People" and the second on the 9th of June "The Role of Culture in the Health & Wellbeing of Young People". Both events had over 90 … [Read more...] about Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland May & June Events
Falling Off a Cliff at 65: February and March Round Tables
During 2019 VHS had collaborated with Support in Mind Scotland and Faith in Older People to explore what happens to people aged 65+ with serious mental health conditions (other than or alongside dementia). Two round tables were held, and two short pieces of evidence gathering were commissioned from … [Read more...] about Falling Off a Cliff at 65: February and March Round Tables
The Role of Culture in the Health & Wellbeing of Young People
"Every child is an artist”: The Role of Culture in the Health & Wellbeing of Young People About this Event Join Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland at the event to discuss young people, health and wellbeing. Following on from the event on Older People, this ACHWS … [Read more...] about The Role of Culture in the Health & Wellbeing of Young People
Donald’s Blog: “I need to be found”: mental health and older age
By Donald Macaskill, Chief Executive of Scottish Care. One of the saddest consequences of the Covid pandemic has been its impact, not least through lockdowns, on the mental health of tens of thousands of individuals. There is thankfully a wide and extensive acceptance of these impacts and a … [Read more...] about Donald’s Blog: “I need to be found”: mental health and older age
Falling Off a Cliff at 65: serious mental health issues in later life, March 2021
VHS and The Open University are hosting two, invitation only, round table meetings to continue the discussions on serious mental health issues later in life. The issue we are seeking to address is the situation some people with serious mental health conditions (other than or alongside dementia) … [Read more...] about Falling Off a Cliff at 65: serious mental health issues in later life, March 2021
Falling Off a Cliff at 65: serious mental health issues in later life, Feb 2021
VHS and The Open University are hosting two, invitation only, round table meetings to continue the discussions on serious mental health issues later in life. The issue we are seeking to address is the situation some people with serious mental health conditions (other than or alongside dementia) … [Read more...] about Falling Off a Cliff at 65: serious mental health issues in later life, Feb 2021
Claire’s Blog: Building Forward Better for the Health and Care Workforce
As Chief Executive of VHS I am reflecting back on this week's annual conference Building Forward Better for Health and Wellbeing (4-5 November 2020). A clear message that emerged was that levels of stress, anxiety, exhaustion and burn-out are fast rising at all levels in the voluntary health sector … [Read more...] about Claire’s Blog: Building Forward Better for the Health and Care Workforce
Mairi’s Blog: Now, more than ever, we’re here to listen
Samaritans are here to listen for anyone who needs us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Since the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions we’re all taking to contain it changed all our lives, this space to listen has become more vital than ever. Volunteers at our 19 branches across Scotland have … [Read more...] about Mairi’s Blog: Now, more than ever, we’re here to listen
Ageing Well: 2nd Virtual Talk with the Open University
Join VHS and the Open University for the second in series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. The title of the second talk is: The Ageing Brain. Led by Dr Jitka Všetečková who currently works at the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies, The Open … [Read more...] about Ageing Well: 2nd Virtual Talk with the Open University
Lesley’s Blog: Support for Survivors of Rape and Childhood Sexual Abuse
Break The Silence provides professional support for survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse aged 13+ across East and North Ayrshire. We provide a range of support tailored to the individual’s need: counselling, complementary therapies, group activities, advocacy support, peer support and … [Read more...] about Lesley’s Blog: Support for Survivors of Rape and Childhood Sexual Abuse