Between May 2020 and January 2021 the Open University and VHS ran a joint series of online talks and discussions on the topic of 'Ageing Well'. 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 … [Read more...] about Ageing Well: a series of talks with the Open University
Covid-19 Research: Impact on Communities & Priorities for Recovery
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government conducted some research to understand concerns, opportunities and wider experiences related to the coronavirus pandemic with various organisations across Scotland. At this event, we will hear from the Scottish Government Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Research: Impact on Communities & Priorities for Recovery
Allyson’s blog: Reflections on #WeArePublicHealth
The VHS annual conference is a key event in the VHS calendar. The format this year was, of course, very different. However, despite the limitations of digital rather than face to face contact, the conference still provided highly informative presentations in plenary and lively workshop sessions … [Read more...] about Allyson’s blog: Reflections on #WeArePublicHealth
Nathan’s Blog: Fast-Tracking Scotland to end the HIV epidemic
Let’s get in the fast lane. That’s what cities were told as the global Fast-Track Cities initiative was launched on World AIDS Day 2014 in Paris. Fast-Track Cities is a global partnership of cities, civil society and four core partners – the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care … [Read more...] about Nathan’s Blog: Fast-Tracking Scotland to end the HIV epidemic
Renewing Scotland’s full potential in a digital world: a voluntary health sector response
A free, online event focused on the Scottish Government's consultation on 'Renewing Scotland's Full Potential in a Digital World' which is seeking views on a new digital strategy for Scotland that will reflect the changing digital world in which we live and the impact of the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Renewing Scotland’s full potential in a digital world: a voluntary health sector response
Tackling physical inactivity is more important than ever say leading health charities
VHS has joined with fifteen of Scotland’s leading health charities to form a new coalition to increase physical activity levels of people living with long term conditions. 24% of Scotland's population - over 1 million people - live with long term conditions, such as arthritis or heart disease. 46% … [Read more...] about Tackling physical inactivity is more important than ever say leading health charities
Ageing Well: 5th Talk with the Open University
Join VHS and the Open University for the fifth in a series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. This part of Jitka Vseteckova’s Ageing Well lecture series and will explore what we need to consider around physical activity and movement in this talk titled: Move it and … [Read more...] about Ageing Well: 5th Talk with the Open University
Ageing Well: 4th Virtual Talk with the Open University
Join VHS and the Open University for the fourth in a series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. This fourth part of Jitka Všetečková's Ageing Well lecture series and will cover age-related changes affecting hydration, kidney & liver function, medication /polypharmacy, … [Read more...] about Ageing Well: 4th Virtual Talk with the Open University
Ageing Well: 3rd Virtual Talk with the Open University
Join VHS and the Open University for the third in series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. This third part of Jitka Vseteckova's Ageing Well lecture series and will explore what we need to consider around nutrition while ageing and how to support people to eat regularly … [Read more...] about Ageing Well: 3rd Virtual Talk with the Open University
Hugh’s blog: The Future of Health and Wellbeing in Scotland
One of the things we as a society have learned in the last few months is that health and wellbeing have to be everyone’s top priority. Covid-19 has put that into stark prominence as never before. Beforehand there was frequent news about the time-bomb that awaits in terms of obesity, diabetes, … [Read more...] about Hugh’s blog: The Future of Health and Wellbeing in Scotland