In September 2022 VHS met with Audit Scotland, with a view to strengthening opportunities for our members to understand and engage with the review work of Audit Scotland over the coming 12 months and beyond. We learned that Audit Scotland has agreed the scope of its NHS in Scotland 2022 report … [Read more...] about Strengthening Audit Scotland and third sector engagement
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We are recruiting: Policy and Research Officer (Scottish Community Link Worker Network)
We are currently seeking a part-time (21 hours a week) Policy and Research Officer to support the work of the Scottish Community Link Worker Network. We would love to hear from you if this role excites you and matches your skills and experience. Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 6th … [Read more...] about We are recruiting: Policy and Research Officer (Scottish Community Link Worker Network)
Lucie’s Blog: Know what’s working to prevent homelessness? Crisis want to hear from you
Crisis, as part of the Everyone Home collective, is compiling a practical prevention compendium, bringing together in one place the best examples of what works to prevent homelessness in Scotland. Read on to find out how you can contribute… There’s never been a more important time to step up our … [Read more...] about Lucie’s Blog: Know what’s working to prevent homelessness? Crisis want to hear from you
Amanda’s Blog: Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care
Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care: Insights from Amma Birth Companions In the realm of perinatal care, every person giving birth deserves to feel supported, heard, and empowered to make informed decisions throughout their childbirth journey. However, a recent study conducted by Amma Birth … [Read more...] about Amanda’s Blog: Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care
Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy, transparency and inclusion
VHS is carrying out important research across the third sector to help ensure that the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t widen the health inequalities gap by missing vulnerable groups. We are keen to ensure that the opportunity to get vaccinated is made as easy as possible for everyone in … [Read more...] about Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy, transparency and inclusion
An Overview of VHS’s Associate Membership 2020
In December 2019 VHS surveyed our 145 associate member in order to build a profile of their professional interests and their reasons for membership of VHS. Full VHS Members are voluntary health organisations, but all current Associate Members are individuals. Associate Membership is free of … [Read more...] about An Overview of VHS’s Associate Membership 2020
VHS exhibits poster at NHS Scotland 2022 event
VHS has a fantastic new poster on display at the NHS Scotland annual event in Aberdeen during 21st and 22nd June 2022, and also available online via the NHS Scotland Learning Toolbox. Produced in collaboration with Volunteer Edinburgh, EVOC and NHS Lothian Charity (formerly Edinburgh and Lothians … [Read more...] about VHS exhibits poster at NHS Scotland 2022 event
Marion’s Blog: Libraries – A Collective Force for Health & Wellbeing
A lot has happened since SLIC exhibited at the last in-person VHS conference and we are delighted to be back as exhibitors to highlight the vital role that libraries play in supporting health & wellbeing in communities across Scotland. Like everyone else over the past couple of years, the SLIC … [Read more...] about Marion’s Blog: Libraries – A Collective Force for Health & Wellbeing
VHS Annual Lecture and AGM
Join us on Thursday 25th November for our Annual Lecture and AGM (via Zoom). This event is free to attend and open to anyone with an active interest and involvement in health related policy, research or practice. We particularly welcome and encourage staff, trustees and volunteers from our member … [Read more...] about VHS Annual Lecture and AGM