Information, News and Blogs
During the 2020 COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, we are sharing information, evidence and learning that should be helpful and relevant to voluntary health organisations and others involved in public health. If you have news or a blog that you would like to contribute to these pages, find out more here.
Key Messages: Digitally Healthy- Health Literacy and Health Inequalities
24/06/2020
VHS hosted a joint zoom event with NES Digital Service, NHS Education for Scotland on the 23rd of June to discuss health literacy and health inequalities. The event was an opportunity for voluntary health organisations to engage with NDS and to explore …
Janis’s Blog: Covid-19 the Communication Virus
18/06/2020
I therefore want to be clear with the Committee that, as a matter of fundamental principle, all lives matter. No-one is somehow of lesser value. Every policy must “see the individual” and must focus on respecting, protecting and fulfilling the rights …
Claudia’s Blog: People Know How releases study on combating digital exclusion
18/06/2020
The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted, perhaps like never before, the digital inequalities in society. Throughout this lockdown period of social distancing and isolation, online and digital communications have become ever more important for keeping in to …
Key Messages: Rising Food Insecurity in times of COVID-19
10/06/2020
Public Health Scotland Food Insecurity Working Group and Voluntary Health Scotland hosted a joint event which took place on the 4th June 2020 with 31 registered attendees. Food insecurity has been an issue for a significant proportion of Scotland’s pop …
Richard’s blog: BHF is still supporting the nation’s hearts at home
08/06/2020
Every day in Scotland more than 30 people have a heart attack. This doesn’t stop for a pandemic. The road to recovery can take time and it’s important that the right measures are in place for support. Research shows that cardiac rehabilitation can red …