At our event on the 26th of January 2023, we brought VHS members and partners together to discuss partnership working for health. The clear overwhelming message from the third sector is that we want to be more involved in future public health interventions to reduce inequalities. The COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Member meet up- Broader Reach and Stronger Voice
Engaging in Effective Community Advocacy
Public Health Scotland Event with Voluntary Health Scotland Community advocacy is a preventative and pro-active approach that supports people to be active citizens and self-advocate in relation to decisions affecting their lives. How do we understand community advocacy in a public health and health … [Read more...] about Engaging in Effective Community Advocacy
Member meet up- Broader Reach and Stronger Voice
In November 2022, VHS published Broader Reach and Stronger Voice: Reflecting on the inclusivity of the COVID-19 vaccine programme and collaboration with the third sector. This was a qualitative study asking our member organisations and wider network about the inclusivity of the COVID-19 vaccine … [Read more...] about Member meet up- Broader Reach and Stronger Voice
Consultation Response: Cancer Strategy
Voluntary Health Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on its draft vision, aims and priority areas for the cancer strategy. Many of our members have a specific focus on cancer support and research alongside other members with a more general interest in preventing poor … [Read more...] about Consultation Response: Cancer Strategy
VHS launches survey on the COVID-19 vaccine programme
Vaccine Inequalities: Reflecting on the inclusivity of the COVID-19 vaccine programme and collaboration with the third sector. Deadline Extended: Friday 17th June Voluntary Health Scotland is conducting research to assess the extent to which the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Scotland sought to reduce … [Read more...] about VHS launches survey on the COVID-19 vaccine programme
Update on the COVID-19 Highest Risk List
Update on the Highest Risk List in Scotland from the Scottish Government The Highest Risk List (HRL) will end on 31 May. The Scottish Government has highlighted this is a positive step as there is no longer a need for the vast majority of people who have been on the Highest Risk List to consider … [Read more...] about Update on the COVID-19 Highest Risk List
Consultation Response: Health Inequalities Inquiry
Health, Social Care & Sport Committee Inquiry on Health Inequalities The committee is undertaking an inquiry on health inequalities covering: progress towards tackling health inequalities in Scotland since 2015 any cross-sectoral work undertaken over that time period to address social … [Read more...] about Consultation Response: Health Inequalities Inquiry
Consultation Response: Draft National Planning Framework 4
Scottish Government Consultation The Scottish Government’s fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4) sets out how their approach to planning and development will help to achieve a net zero, sustainable Scotland by 2045. We welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the draft NPF4 consultation and we … [Read more...] about Consultation Response: Draft National Planning Framework 4
NPF4, what’s health got to do with it?
I think it’s fair to say that analysing a national planning framework is quite a daunting prospect for many of us working in the health and social care sector. Planning policy contains a lot of jargon and it's hard to work out where our expertise fits into it all. However, voluntary health … [Read more...] about NPF4, what’s health got to do with it?
Consultation Response: Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill
The Scottish Parliament's Rural Affairs, Islands & Natural Environment (RAINE) Committee is leading the scrutiny of the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill. The Bill requires the Scottish Government and relevant authorities (e.g. health boards and local authorities) to create good food nation plans … [Read more...] about Consultation Response: Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill
