Health inequalities in Scotland are not new. They have been a significant issue for decades but it is in the last few years in particular that we’ve seen a further worsening of the gradient between the most and least deprived. Progress on life expectancy has been made but this has now been … [Read more...] about Jennifer’s Blog: The growing cost of a healthy diet
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Ageing well with The Open University: A knowledge exchange
Over the course of 2020 and in January 2021, VHS ran a series of events on ageing well with the Open University. Led by Dr Jitka Vsecteckova, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health and Social Care with the Open University, with discussion and input from third sector staff, volunteers and older … [Read more...] about Ageing well with The Open University: A knowledge exchange
Health and social care strategy for older people consultation event
Join VHS and the Scottish Government to discuss a Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People. Following the Scottish Government's Statement of Intent published in March 2021, they have engaged with a wide range of older people to get their views on their health and social care services, how … [Read more...] about Health and social care strategy for older people consultation event
Community Link Workers – Demonstrating Impact on Health Inequalities
*This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland and who would be interested in understanding how to demonstrate their impact on tackling health inequalities. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are … [Read more...] about Community Link Workers – Demonstrating Impact on Health Inequalities
Kym’s Blog: Industry’s Role in Health Inequalities
Industry’s Role in Health Inequalities: The Burden of NCDs in Scotland Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, liver disease and cancer, are the leading cause of death in Scotland, causing around 53,000 deaths in 2021. NCDs are also major contributors to the … [Read more...] about Kym’s Blog: Industry’s Role in Health Inequalities
Falling Off a Cliff at 65: February and March Round Tables
During 2019 VHS had collaborated with Support in Mind Scotland and Faith in Older People to explore what happens to people aged 65+ with serious mental health conditions (other than or alongside dementia). Two round tables were held, and two short pieces of evidence gathering were commissioned from … [Read more...] about Falling Off a Cliff at 65: February and March Round Tables
Ann-Marie’s Blog: Fair enough?
Access to breast screening for women from minority ethnic backgrounds Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK. In Scotland, every year around 4,700 people (4,707 women and 26 men) are diagnosed with breast cancer. That’s the equivalent of 91 people a week. Data from Public … [Read more...] about Ann-Marie’s Blog: Fair enough?
Robbie’s Blog: Atlas Pandemica – Maps to a Kinder World
“The change that matters most is not down the road, at the end of a chain reaction - it is present immediately, instantly, when people demonstrate resourcefulness, altruism, improvisational ability and kindness.” Rebecca Solnit Atlas Pandemica is a project that is designed to encourage … [Read more...] about Robbie’s Blog: Atlas Pandemica – Maps to a Kinder World
Alison’s blog: Community Link Workers support 1,400 medical students at Edinburgh University
Since 2021, our Community Link Worker (CLW) team has introduced link working and social prescribing to almost 1,400 student medics at the University of Edinburgh. These sessions contribute to the Health in Communities Practical – part of the Social & Ethical Aspects of Medicine module. … [Read more...] about Alison’s blog: Community Link Workers support 1,400 medical students at Edinburgh University
VHS launches its 2022-25 strategy
VHS's Chief Executive Claire Stevens writes: Today, 2nd May 2022, I am delighted to launch VHS's new Three Year Strategy 2022-25. Delayed for a year by the pandemic, our new strategy reaffirms the purpose we serve as national intermediary and network to Scotland's health charities and other … [Read more...] about VHS launches its 2022-25 strategy
