VHS and the Open University met with members and other stakeholders for an online event on the 1st March 2022, to revisit lessons learned from our Ageing Well series of events. During 2020 and 2021, VHS had run a series of events on ageing well with the Open University. The focus of these events … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Ageing well with the Open University
Kitchen Table discussion on equality, diversity and inclusion
VHS is hosting a Kitchen Table discussion, in person, at our office in Edinburgh on Tuesday 22 March. We have invited selected members, challengers and critical friends to join us at the Kitchen Table, and are now opening up remaining places more widely. Why a Kitchen Table? As Scotland’s … [Read more...] about Kitchen Table discussion on equality, diversity and inclusion
Bella’s Blog: Building an Intergenerational Nation
Building an Intergenerational Nation 2022 is proving to be an exciting year for Generations Working Together (GWT) who are leading the Excellence Awards which offers recognition for intergenerational activities / projects across Scotland. The Awards will be presented at GWT’s International … [Read more...] about Bella’s Blog: Building an Intergenerational Nation
Ageing well with The Open University: A knowledge exchange
Over the course of 2020 and in January 2021, VHS ran a series of events on ageing well with the Open University. Led by Dr Jitka Vsecteckova, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health and Social Care with the Open University, with discussion and input from third sector staff, volunteers and older … [Read more...] about Ageing well with The Open University: A knowledge exchange
National Planning Framework (NPF4) consultation with Scottish Parliament
On Monday 7th February the Scottish Parliament is holding an engagement event on the draft National Planning Framework (NPF4) consultation. VHS are hosting a break-out session we’d like to invite members to take part in. The Parliament will confirm the start and running times early in January, but … [Read more...] about National Planning Framework (NPF4) consultation with Scottish Parliament
Kimberley’s blog: Looking beyond COVID
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
