Join us for the next step in shaping Scotland’s Population Health Framework. Following on from the two discussion events we hosted in November, VHS and Public Health Scotland are hosting a follow-up online event on Wednesday, 20 March, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. With the anticipated next stage of … [Read more...] about Continuing the Conversation on the Population Health Framework
Population Health Framework Engagement Key Messages: November 2024
VHS hosted a member’s engagement meeting with Public Health Scotland to discuss the development of the Population Health Framework online on the 14th of November. Mark McAllister, Organisational Lead for Strategic Development at Public Health Scotland opened the meeting and shared his … [Read more...] about Population Health Framework Engagement Key Messages: November 2024
Population Health Framework Engagement
A Population Health Framework is in development. It sets out to take a cross-government and cross-sector approach to improve the key building blocks of health and wellbeing. The Population Health Framework will set out how the Scottish Government, COSLA, Local Government, the NHS and partners … [Read more...] about Population Health Framework Engagement
VHS response to the Framework for Collaboration
VHS currently sits on a Partnership Delivery Group (PDG) which was established to act on the findings of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) Thematic Review of Policing and Mental Health in Scotland. The PDG has produced a new draft Framework for Collaboration to … [Read more...] about VHS response to the Framework for Collaboration
Ian’s blog: Parliamentary Scrutiny of the Commissioner Landscape
On Monday 16 September, the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Public Administration Committee published an inquiry report regarding Scotland's commissioner landscape which called for a moratorium on the creation of any new commissioner-style bodies in Scotland. The committee noted that once the … [Read more...] about Ian’s blog: Parliamentary Scrutiny of the Commissioner Landscape
Voluntary Health Scotland Responds to Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation
Following a kitchen table discussion with our members on 30 July, Voluntary Health Scotland has submitted a response to the Social Justice and Social Security Committee's Third Sector Funding Principles consultation. The response summarises the views and experiences of both VHS as an individual … [Read more...] about Voluntary Health Scotland Responds to Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation
Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation- Kitchen Table Discussion
VHS are hosting a Kitchen Table discussion, online, on the 30th July, to discuss the Pre-budget 2025-26 scrutiny of Third sector funding principles. We have invited selected members, challengers and critical friends to join us at the Kitchen Table. Please contact Lauren Blair if you would like to … [Read more...] about Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation- Kitchen Table Discussion
Voluntary Health Scotland Responds to Disclosure Scotland Fees Consultation
Following engagement with our members at our recent Members Meet-Up on 21 May 2024, Voluntary Health Scotland has submitted a response to the Disclosure Scotland fees consultation. In our response, we have stated that we do not agree with this proposal. Currently, Disclosure Scotland waives fees … [Read more...] about Voluntary Health Scotland Responds to Disclosure Scotland Fees Consultation
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities
Cross Party Groups Cross party groups (CPGs) in the Scottish Parliament exist as an opportunity for MSPs to meet with external stakeholders to discuss a particular subject. They exist to raise greater awareness about those subjects, but they have no authority within the Parliamentary system. … [Read more...] about Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities
Shaping the Future of our Health and Healthcare: the VHS Big Debate and AGM
A warm invitation to all our member organisations. Join us for this year’s AGM event on 30th November, with a St Andrew's Day themed lunch to celebrate our National Day in Scotland and the chance to renew old acquaintances and build new ones. New for our AGM programme this year is the VHS Big … [Read more...] about Shaping the Future of our Health and Healthcare: the VHS Big Debate and AGM
