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
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 … [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
