Plans are underway to deliver the Scottish Government’s commitments to agree national public health priorities, establish a new national public health body and develop local joint public health partnerships. A strategic Public Health Oversight Board (PHOB) has been established (jointly chaired by … [Read more...] about Third sector voices on the Public Health Oversight Board
A Healthier Future – Action and Ambitions on Diet, Activity and Healthy Weight
The Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities met today, 26th October 2017, to discuss the relationship between health inequalities and obesity. The Group heard from Mona Vaghefian, Public Affairs Officer at Cancer Research UK, who discussed the research surrounding the links … [Read more...] about A Healthier Future – Action and Ambitions on Diet, Activity and Healthy Weight
Obesity and its link to cancer – what do we know, and what can we do?
Many of us will remember a time when it was commonplace to take home the lingering smell of cigarette smoke after spending the evening in a restaurant or pub. Now, thanks to the ban on smoking in public places, clean air is the norm and most of us wouldn’t tolerate sitting in a toxic fog-filled … [Read more...] about Obesity and its link to cancer – what do we know, and what can we do?
Owen’s Blog: Scotland Third National Dementia Strategy – Are we there yet?
It is 10 years since the Scottish Government made dementia a national priority. A lot has changed in this time, with a number of significant developments in policy, practice and legislation which have driven improvements in the care and support for people with dementia, their families and carers. … [Read more...] about Owen’s Blog: Scotland Third National Dementia Strategy – Are we there yet?
Getting round the table on public health
Following the collaborative round table on public health that we held on 2nd May 2017, we are grateful to ScotPHN colleagues for producing an excellent note of the meeting and for their commitment to continuing to work with VHS and third sector organisations who attended. Read the note here: … [Read more...] about Getting round the table on public health
Lorraine’s Blog: Looking through a public health lens – what did we see?
Audit Scotland has an interest in improving the health of the population – indeed, don’t we all? How do we know what’s value for money, what works and what’s important to people who use services? We have a commitment to try and find new ways of measuring the things that matter to people and … [Read more...] about Lorraine’s Blog: Looking through a public health lens – what did we see?
VHS response to: Places, people and planning: A consultation on the future of the Scottish planning system
The Scottish Government are consulting on “places, people & planning” which sets out twenty proposals for change which aim to strengthen the planning system and support sustainable economic growth across the country. The responses will help inform the drafting and production of a draft Planning … [Read more...] about VHS response to: Places, people and planning: A consultation on the future of the Scottish planning system
Public Health Round Table with ScotPHN
The purpose of the round table is to provide an opportunity for the Scottish Public Health Network (ScotPHN) and voluntary health organisations to understand each other better and explore areas of shared interest in public health. The discussion will encourage engagement and collaboration between … [Read more...] about Public Health Round Table with ScotPHN
Public Health Round Table with ScotPHN
The purpose of the round table is to provide an opportunity for the Scottish Public Health Network (ScotPHN) and voluntary health organisations to understand each other better and explore areas of shared interest in public health. The discussion will encourage engagement and collaboration between … [Read more...] about Public Health Round Table with ScotPHN
VHS Annual Conference and AGM
VHS will host our annual conference and AGM on the 16th November 2017 in Glasgow. Book your place here Real: something that actually exists, is not imagined, invented or theoretical Realistic: representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life There may be broad consensus around the … [Read more...] about VHS Annual Conference and AGM
