Published in April 2021, this Deep End GP report summarises key themes from a virtual roundtable meeting on COVID-19 vaccine deployment for marginalised groups in Scotland. The meeting was hosted and facilitated by the Deep End GP group, with participants from Scottish Government, Public Health … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment for Marginalised Groups in Scotland
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Vaccine Inclusion: reducing inequalities one vaccine at a time: Key Messages
VHS hosted an online event on 24th August 2021 to discuss Vaccine Inclusion. 50 people joined the event to explore the key barriers and enablers to accessing the COVID-19 vaccine and how the vaccine delivery model can be improved to reduce inequalities and provide holistic support to those who need … [Read more...] about Vaccine Inclusion: reducing inequalities one vaccine at a time: Key Messages
Vaccine Inclusion: reducing inequalities one vaccine at a time
We invite you to join Voluntary Health Scotland at this event exploring the impact of the Covid-19 vaccine programme on health inequalities. *****Book your place here***** In April 2021, VHS launched its briefing report ‘Vaccine Inclusion – Reducing inequalities one Vaccine at a time’. The … [Read more...] about Vaccine Inclusion: reducing inequalities one vaccine at a time
Susan’s blog: PASDA – supporting families of autistic adults in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Susan Chambers from PASDA outlines the work they do to support families of autistic adults in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Background The statistics for autistic adults are sobering: Knapp 2014 The cost of supporting an autistic individual during their life span with an intellectual … [Read more...] about Susan’s blog: PASDA – supporting families of autistic adults in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Joint CPG on Health Inequalities and Improving Scotland’s Health: The Right to Health
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities jointly hosted a meeting on the 22nd of May with the Cross Party Group on Improving Scotland's Health 2021 and Beyond to discuss the topic of health inequalities and unhealthy environments. The meeting was jointly chaired by Clare Haughey MSP and David … [Read more...] about Joint CPG on Health Inequalities and Improving Scotland’s Health: The Right to Health
Screening Inequalities Fund 2020/21 opens
The Scottish Government has launched its £350,000 Screening Inequalities Fund, designed to support and deliver work on tackling inequalities in access to screening services across Scotland. They are looking for new or existing projects that are able to respond quickly to new and emerging … [Read more...] about Screening Inequalities Fund 2020/21 opens
National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 10 June
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary … [Read more...] about National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 10 June
COVID-19
Information, News and Blogs Throughout the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, we shared information, evidence and learning relevant to voluntary health organisations and others involved in public health. VHS published two pieces of research on the COVID-19 vaccine and taking an inclusive approach to … [Read more...] about COVID-19
Fife’s community link worker programme going from strength to strength
The Fife Community Link Worker team recently celebrated their two-year anniversary and also welcomed the news of permanent funding for the service which is supported by Action 15 funding. Action 15 of the Mental Health Strategy 2017-27 outlined Scottish Government's commitment to funding 800 … [Read more...] about Fife’s community link worker programme going from strength to strength
Our team
VHS is a registered Scottish charity (SC035482) and a company limited by guarantee (SC267315). We have an Edinburgh based staff team and are governed by our Board of Directors and Trustees. Read about our governance. To find out about Board membership, volunteering and internship opportunities, … [Read more...] about Our team
