Ahead of today's (7th June 2016) Scottish Government debate, Taking Scotland Forward - delivering a healthier Scotland, VHS has sent MSPs the below briefing paper which highlights key points to note from the voluntary health sector. VHS MSP Briefing Paper 7th June 2016 - Taking Scotland Forward - … [Read more...] about VHS Briefing Paper for Scottish Government debate 7th June 2016: Taking Scotland Forward – delivering a healthier Scotland
National Clinical Strategy – VHS Summary May 2016
In February 2016 The Scottish Government published A National Clinical Strategy for Scotland. VHS has summarised the Strategy to give voluntary health audiences an overview of the key changes proposed for health services in Scotland over the next 15 years. VIEW VHS SUMMARY - A NATIONAL … [Read more...] about National Clinical Strategy – VHS Summary May 2016
Nationals Engagement Day – LOOPs Hospital Discharge Support Project
As part of the work of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership and working in close coordination with NHS Lothian and City of Edinburgh Council’s Health and Social Care Department, EVOC has secured funding through the Integrated Care fund to deliver the LOOPs Hospital Discharge Support … [Read more...] about Nationals Engagement Day – LOOPs Hospital Discharge Support Project
Nationals Engagement Day – LOOPs Hospital Discharge Support Project
As part of the work of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership and working in close coordination with NHS Lothian and City of Edinburgh Council’s Health and Social Care Department, EVOC has secured funding through the Integrated Care fund to deliver the LOOPs Hospital Discharge Support … [Read more...] about Nationals Engagement Day – LOOPs Hospital Discharge Support Project
Creating a Healthier Scotland Conversation – Summary Report Published
Shona Robison recently launched the key findings of the Scottish Government’s Healthier Scotland Conversation. The Scottish Government launched the Conversation back in August 2015 to invite people across the country to have their say on what a Healthier Scotland should look like. Findings can be … [Read more...] about Creating a Healthier Scotland Conversation – Summary Report Published
Angie’s Blog: Seeking Catalysts for Change
Building on the success of the Catalysts for Change projects in 2015, QNIS is keen to fund another series of projects looking at the broad area of reducing health inequalities. QNIS, or the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland, is a charity committed to promoting excellence in community nursing. … [Read more...] about Angie’s Blog: Seeking Catalysts for Change
National Conference to Launch the Research Report into Services for Ethnic Minorities in Scotland
You are invited to join PKAVS Minority Communities Hub for the launch of the final report on research to identify existing services and gaps in provision for ethnic minority communities in Scotland. This report is the first of its kind and we are delighted to welcome our Key Note Speaker, Alex … [Read more...] about National Conference to Launch the Research Report into Services for Ethnic Minorities in Scotland
National Conference to Launch the Research Report into Services for Ethnic Minorities in Scotland
You are invited to join PKAVS Minority Communities Hub for the launch of the final report on research to identify existing services and gaps in provision for ethnic minority communities in Scotland. This report is the first of its kind and we are delighted to welcome our Key Note Speaker, Alex … [Read more...] about National Conference to Launch the Research Report into Services for Ethnic Minorities in Scotland
The Open University Resources and Events
VHS and the Open University plan to collaborate in 2016. Here we highlight some useful OU resources. Centre of Excellence for Voluntary Sector Leadership: The Open University Business School (OUBS) is launching a new Centre of Excellence for Voluntary Sector Leadership (CVSL). The centre will … [Read more...] about The Open University Resources and Events
End of life care in Scottish hospitals: opportunities for wider engagement
End of life care in Scottish hospitals: opportunities for wider engagement Tuesday 10 November 2015, 9.30am – 12.30pm Glasgow Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY Sign up for your place here: http://bit.ly/1Qm7S7Y Over 54,000 people die in Scotland every year and over 50% of these … [Read more...] about End of life care in Scottish hospitals: opportunities for wider engagement
