Introduction ASH Scotland - Action on Smoking and Health (Scotland) - is the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco. The IMPACT Project is part of our work to support the Scottish Government’s target of achieving a national smoking prevalence rate of 5% or … [Read more...] about Jim’s Blog – Smoking and Mental Health: A Forgotten Epidemic
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
Cross Party Group Joint Meeting: Mental Health and Health Inequalities
The Cross Party Group on Mental Health and the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will be hosting a joint meeting on the 3rd May chaired by Co-convenor of both groups, Emma Harper MSP. During the meeting, attendees will hear more about health inequalities in relation to mental health in … [Read more...] about Cross Party Group Joint Meeting: Mental Health and Health Inequalities
Kiren’s Blog: Loneliness & social isolation in the time of COVID-19
We invited Kiren Zubairi, former VHS Policy Engagement Officer, to write a guest blog reflecting on the three year anniversary of the Zubairi Report: the lived experience of loneliness and social isolation in Scotland. Loneliness and social isolation in the time of COVID-19 – A tale of … [Read more...] about Kiren’s Blog: Loneliness & social isolation in the time of COVID-19
Wendy’s blog: See Us make a difference together
The last 18 months have had a huge impact on communities across Scotland. While we as a nation are only just beginning to understand the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing we can see already is that the mental health of the nation has taken a real hit. Now, more than ever, it’s … [Read more...] about Wendy’s blog: See Us make a difference together
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
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 event will … [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