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 … [Read more...] about VHS Annual Conference and AGM
Eric’s blog: Building an Alliance to Tackle Overweight and Obesity in Scotland
On 22nd April 2016 representatives from NHS Boards, NHS Health Scotland, medical professions, networks, the voluntary and community sector, further education institutions and government agencies met at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow. The purpose was to discuss whether … [Read more...] about Eric’s blog: Building an Alliance to Tackle Overweight and Obesity in Scotland
Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
A post-election agenda for health Wednesday 25th May 8.30 am -10.30am The Place Hotel, 34-38 York Place, Edinburgh Join VHS for an informal and lively discussion over breakfast, animated by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Pennie Taylor. After the dust has settled on the Scottish … [Read more...] about Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
A post-election agenda for health Wednesday 25th May 8.30 am -10.30am The Place Hotel, 34-38 York Place, Edinburgh Join VHS for an informal and lively discussion over breakfast, animated by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Pennie Taylor. After the dust has settled on the Scottish … [Read more...] about Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
Key Messages: Public Health Review Sounding Board
As follow-up to the publication of the Scottish Government 2015 Review of Public Health, VHS brought together members for a sounding board event to gather input from the sector on its role in the public health agenda, and to hear from the Scottish Government on the key findings of the … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Public Health Review Sounding Board
Review of Public Health Third Sector Sounding Board
A VHS Sounding Board to explore the 2015 Review of Public Health and consider its implications for the third sector. An open invitation to any voluntary health or other third sector organisation that considers public health to be 'core business'. On 11th February 2016 the Scottish Government … [Read more...] about Review of Public Health Third Sector Sounding Board
Review of Public Health Third Sector Sounding Board
A VHS Sounding Board to explore the 2015 Review of Public Health and consider its implications for the third sector. An open invitation to any voluntary health or other third sector organisation that considers public health to be 'core business'. On 11th February 2016 the Scottish Government … [Read more...] about Review of Public Health Third Sector Sounding Board
Scottish Government Publishes 2015 Review of Public Health
On 11th February 2016 the Scottish Government published its 2015 Review of Public Health. The report is the outcome of the review carried out by the Public Health Review Group in 2015 and includes specific recognition of the third sector’s role as a partner in public health. VHS was … [Read more...] about Scottish Government Publishes 2015 Review of Public Health
Preventing alcohol related harm in older people
Alcohol related harm among people aged 50+ is poorly understood and not receiving enough attention, a major new report has found. Polices, strategies and cultural shifts that are having a positive impact on drinking behaviour in younger generations have not reached older adults. A rethink from … [Read more...] about Preventing alcohol related harm in older people
VHS Annual Conference & AGM- Closing the Gap: Making Health Inequalities Everyone’s Business
Tweet #ClosingtheGap2015 Follow @VHSComms Voluntary health Scotland will bring together key people from across Scotland to discuss how we tackle health inequalities and how we work collaboratively to close the widening gap. VIEW THE FULL AGENDA FOR THE DAY: VHS Conference Agenda VIEW OUR … [Read more...] about VHS Annual Conference & AGM- Closing the Gap: Making Health Inequalities Everyone’s Business
