The pandemic has shone a light on the vast health inequalities which exist in Scotland. Looking beyond COVID there are a number of policy areas, including NHS recovery, which are already taking centre stage. Although the Scottish Parliament’s committees have officially formed, they are still in the … [Read more...] about Kimberley’s blog: Looking beyond COVID
Luke’s Blog: Co-operating for the Health of the Nation
Luke Blair, VHS's Research and Policy Intern, sets out his analysis of the implications of the new Co-operation Agreement between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Green Party Parliamentary Group. On 4th September, the proposed power-sharing agreement between the SNP and the Greens … [Read more...] about Luke’s Blog: Co-operating for the Health of the Nation
A National Care Service for Scotland: Consultation Event
Join VHS and the Scottish Government to discuss 'A National Care Service for Scotland Consultation'. The consultation sets out Scottish Government proposals to improve the way social care is delivered in Scotland. Book your place here. The importance of social care services has never been clearer … [Read more...] about A National Care Service for Scotland: Consultation Event
On camera: creating health through arts and culture
Creative Scotland has produced a short video to promote Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland (ACHWS). The video features Robbie McGhee, Chair of ACHWS and Associate Director, Art in Hospital, and Claire Stevens, Secretary of ACHWS and Chief Executive here at VHS. Watch it to find out more … [Read more...] about On camera: creating health through arts and culture
National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 17 June
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary … [Read more...] about National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 17 June
National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 15 June
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary … [Read more...] about National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 15 June
National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 10 June
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary … [Read more...] about National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 10 June
Join the Public Benefit and Privacy Panel for Health and Social Care
Would you like to see health and social care data used in a way that is likely to result in a tangible benefit for our society? The Public Benefit and Privacy Panel for Health and Social Care is a patient advocacy panel which reviews applications for use of NHS Scotland health data, which may be … [Read more...] about Join the Public Benefit and Privacy Panel for Health and Social Care
The Role of Culture in the Health & Wellbeing of Older People “With Age, Art and Life Become One”
This is a Arts Culture Health & Wellbeing Scotland event. Book your place here. With a title inspired by a quotation from Georges Braque, at this event we will explore the role arts and culture play in the health, wellbeing and care of older people whether they live independently or in … [Read more...] about The Role of Culture in the Health & Wellbeing of Older People “With Age, Art and Life Become One”
VHS Annual Lecture and AGM
Save the date: Thursday 25th November 2021. Join us on Thursday the 25th November for our Annual Lecture and AGM. This year we are delighted to be joined by: Professor Kirstin Mitchell, Professor of Social Science and Public Health (MRC/CSO Social & Public Health Sciences Unit, … [Read more...] about VHS Annual Lecture and AGM