Loneliness and a lack of connection for people who want and need the companionship of others is one of the biggest challenges which face us today. Older adult day services closing or introducing new charges create whole new challenges for people who are growing older alone and who want more social … [Read more...] about Hilda’s blog: building a kinder world
Responding to Mental Health in Scotland – A 10 year vision
During August/September 2016 the Scottish Government consulted on their proposed framework and priorities to transform mental health in Scotland. The VHS response focused around 3 priorities that we think can help deliver any transformation: giving the third sector an explicit role at the core of … [Read more...] about Responding to Mental Health in Scotland – A 10 year vision
Mental Health and Social Support Seminar- Linking Research and Practice
Voluntary Health Scotland, Support in Mind and The Open University Scotland will jointly host a series of seminars that will focus on mental health and social support. The first in this series will take place in Dundee on the 2nd of November from 4.30pm- 7pm. A light buffet and refreshments … [Read more...] about Mental Health and Social Support Seminar- Linking Research and Practice
Mental Health and Social Support Seminar- Linking Research and Practice
Voluntary Health Scotland, Support in Mind and The Open University Scotland will jointly host a series of seminars that will focus on mental health and social support. The first in this series will take place in Dundee on the 2nd of November from 4.30pm- 7pm. A light buffet and refreshments will … [Read more...] about Mental Health and Social Support Seminar- Linking Research and Practice
Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
A post-election agenda for health Wednesday 25th May 8.30 am -10.30am The Place Hotel, 34-38 York Place, Edinburgh Join VHS for an informal and lively discussion over breakfast, animated by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Pennie Taylor. After the dust has settled on the Scottish … [Read more...] about Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
A post-election agenda for health Wednesday 25th May 8.30 am -10.30am The Place Hotel, 34-38 York Place, Edinburgh Join VHS for an informal and lively discussion over breakfast, animated by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Pennie Taylor. After the dust has settled on the Scottish … [Read more...] about Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
Frances’ blog: Short lives of mentally ill a national scandal
In Glasgow earlier last month 120 delegates to a national health conference organised by Support in Mind Scotland and Bipolar Scotland tackled the totally unacceptable fact that people with mental illness die up to 20 years younger than their peers, primarily due to serious physical health … [Read more...] about Frances’ blog: Short lives of mentally ill a national scandal
Scottish Government seeks input to next Mental Health Strategy
The Scottish Government is seeking input to its next Mental Health Strategy – it’s asking: what outcome do you want to achieve for mental health in Scotland? What specific steps can be taken to achieve change? This is not a formal Scottish Government consultation but rather a chance to give … [Read more...] about Scottish Government seeks input to next Mental Health Strategy
Compassionate care for smokers experiencing poor mental health; all part of aiding recovery
Are you supporting people suffering poor mental health? Do you wish to learn more about how the physical health of people with mental health problems may be addressed? Are you looking to change the culture in your health care setting to ensure that smoking is no longer a contributor to health … [Read more...] about Compassionate care for smokers experiencing poor mental health; all part of aiding recovery
Compassionate care for smokers experiencing poor mental health; all part of aiding recovery
Are you supporting people suffering poor mental health? Do you wish to learn more about how the physical health of people with mental health problems may be addressed? Are you looking to change the culture in your health care setting to ensure that smoking is no longer a contributor to health … [Read more...] about Compassionate care for smokers experiencing poor mental health; all part of aiding recovery
