Join us on zoom to discuss the findings in our briefing paper about the voluntary health sector responses to COVID-19. VHS has conducted a survey of our member organisations and wider network to help establish the impact COVID-19 is having on the health and wellbeing of people supported by … [Read more...] about Impact of COVID-19 on Voluntary Health Organisations: Members zoom meeting
VHS Briefing: Impact of COVID-19 on Voluntary Health Organisations
VHS has conducted a survey of our member organisations and wider network to help establish the impact COVID-19 is having on the health and wellbeing of people supported by organisations and on organisations’ own ability to continue supporting people. This briefing sets out the top-line results of … [Read more...] about VHS Briefing: Impact of COVID-19 on Voluntary Health Organisations
Coronavirus and support for people with HIV, hepatitis C or sexual health
In response to coronavirus Waverley Care has extended its live chat service while in-person support services are suspended. That means people who need support or advice with HIV, hepatitis C or sexual health, can now speak to their sexual health advisors via live chat between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and support for people with HIV, hepatitis C or sexual health
Claire’s blog: Culture Strategy will support good health and wellbeing
The national Culture Strategy launched by the Scottish Government on 28th February 2020 has a small, but very welcome, section on culture and health, including these words: Culture improves places for individuals and communities. It plays a key role in maintaining good mental health and wellbeing … [Read more...] about Claire’s blog: Culture Strategy will support good health and wellbeing
Allyson’s blog: A Public Mental Health Workshop
The Scottish Directors of Public Health are committed to producing a series of delivery plans for each of the six national public health priorities. Priority 3 is ‘A Scotland where we have good mental wellbeing’. These delivery plans are to identify what the Scottish Directors of Public Health … [Read more...] about Allyson’s blog: A Public Mental Health Workshop
Emma’s blog: Public Health and the Empowerment of Communities
I have two sons; a funny energetic three year old and an alert, cuddly five month old. It’s brilliant and tough at the same time. I look forward each week to going to the local baby group which is run by community volunteers. This is the place where I can find friendship, network links, exchange … [Read more...] about Emma’s blog: Public Health and the Empowerment of Communities
Leonie’s Blog: Culture, Health and Social Change
I joined Renfrewshire Council in late 2018 in the newly-created post of Paisley Partnership, Strategic Lead for Cultural Regeneration, having previously held culture-related roles with the Scottish Government, Creative Scotland and a variety of other organisations. On 29th November 2019 I was … [Read more...] about Leonie’s Blog: Culture, Health and Social Change
VHS Annual Conference & AGM 2020
#WeArePublicHealth: Building Forward for Health and Wellbeing View the full programme here. Our 2020 Annual Conference and AGM take place via Zoom with 4 varied sessions over 2 days to allow flexible access for joining us. You can register for one or both days, but we encourage you to book for … [Read more...] about VHS Annual Conference & AGM 2020
VHS Annual Conference & AGM 2020
#WeArePublicHealth: Building Forward for Health and Wellbeing View the full programme here. Our 2020 Annual Conference and AGM take place via Zoom with 4 varied sessions over 2 days to allow flexible access for joining us. You can register for one or both days, but we encourage you to book for both … [Read more...] about VHS Annual Conference & AGM 2020
Ian’s blog: Scots take steps to better health
Scots walk more now than they did five years ago, according to our latest public opinion survey. According to a poll we commissioned, 42% reported they were walking more often, listing health reasons or a change in personal circumstances, such as having more time or moving house, as the most common … [Read more...] about Ian’s blog: Scots take steps to better health
