Following on from the VHS Annual conference exploring a possible ‘Manifesto for culture, health and wellbeing’ and as part of VHS’s commitment to keep the conversation going on culture and health, we will have a small gathering to look at the next steps. The meeting will take place on Monday 4th … [Read more...] about Culture Health and Wellbeing: Keeping the Conversation Going
Sir Harry Burns on The Failure of Public Policy
At our annual conference, Professor Sir Harry Burns talked to John Macgill of www.healthandcare.scot about the voluntary sector’s role in tackling despair. Here we publish the interview in full. Public policy continues to fail too many people in Scotland because it tries to do too much to too … [Read more...] about Sir Harry Burns on The Failure of Public Policy
VHS Membership Survey Results 2018
In July 2018 VHS sent out a membership survey to its 156 member organisations. We received 73 completed surveys. 32 member organisations provided their details whilst 41 provided responded anonymously. The purpose of the survey was to get feedback on VHS’s current work programme, as well as to … [Read more...] about VHS Membership Survey Results 2018
Key Messages: VHS Annual Conference- Get The Picture
VHS hosted our 2018 Annual Conference on 20th November in Edinburgh. The event had over 150 delegates registered with 15 Exhibitors, 8 Posters on display and 12 contributors to the conference platform. View our photo album of the day at the bottom of this page! You can read the full key messages … [Read more...] about Key Messages: VHS Annual Conference- Get The Picture
Sarah’s blog: Getting The Picture with Dr John Ennis
Whilst chairing VHS’s busy annual conference Get the Picture: Culture, Health and Wellbeing, Dr John Ennis took time out to catch up with me. Professor Sir Harry Burns’ opening keynote address focused on the importance of adopting a ‘what matters to you’ approach when working with individuals, to … [Read more...] about Sarah’s blog: Getting The Picture with Dr John Ennis
More About Us: VHS Annual Review 2018
We have just published our smart new Annual Review - find out more about our impact since April 2017 and what our Members have to say about us. Download here: VHS Annual Review 2018 … [Read more...] about More About Us: VHS Annual Review 2018
Claire’s blog: Getting the Picture
The worlds of health, care, arts and culture will converge at VHS's annual conference next Tuesday (20th November 2018) as we bring them together in an exploration of the role of culture in creating and sustaining healthier communities and individual wellbeing. Last December, the Cross Party … [Read more...] about Claire’s blog: Getting the Picture
Andy’s Blog: The Chemist and the Poet are both right
Culture Counts is the collective voice of Scotland's cultural sector. Members are the umbrella organisations from the arts, screen, heritage and creative industries. The group formed in 2011 to advocate for the value and importance of culture to life in Scotland. Recently we've been looking at … [Read more...] about Andy’s Blog: The Chemist and the Poet are both right
Jason’s Blog: Shoulder to Shoulder
Healthy male social environments have been almost non-existent and under-represented in the Western World culture for hundreds of years. Finally, there is now such a thing which is not only fit for the 21st Century but are successfully and voluntarily engaging men. This is the Men’s Shed and the … [Read more...] about Jason’s Blog: Shoulder to Shoulder
Private Members Bill on Brexit, Health and Social Care seeks support
VHS is one of a growing number of organisations lending its support to the Private Members Bill calling for an independent assessment of the impact of Brexit for health and social care systems across the UK. The Bill will have its first hearing in the House of Commons following Prime Minister's … [Read more...] about Private Members Bill on Brexit, Health and Social Care seeks support
