The World Health Organization defines health as being comprised of ‘body, mind and spirit’. The spiritual dimension is often ignored and misunderstood. However, it plays a significant part in our wellbeing as it is what makes us unique, it defines what really matters to us and helps us to build … [Read more...] about Maureen’s Blog: Meaning, Purpose and Hope
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VHS March e-Newsletter
The VHS March 2024 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:Newsletter please sign up here. … [Read more...] about VHS March e-Newsletter
Scottish Community Link Worker Survey- Briefing Paper
Ahead of Essential Connections, the 2024 Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference, Voluntary Health Scotland asked network members to complete a short survey. Community link workers were asked for: • Their top three reasons for referral. • And the main challenge in their … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Survey- Briefing Paper
VHS response to the Framework for Collaboration
VHS currently sits on a Partnership Delivery Group (PDG) which was established to act on the findings of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) Thematic Review of Policing and Mental Health in Scotland. The PDG has produced a new draft Framework for Collaboration to … [Read more...] about VHS response to the Framework for Collaboration
Key Messages: SCLWN Neurodiversity Workshop
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network hosted a workshop on Neurodiversity on the 1st of April, in partnership with Nelly Whaley, Training Manager at Salvesen Mindroom. This was in response to many Community Link Workers (CLWs) reflecting on the increase in the … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Neurodiversity Workshop
Applying the ‘Missingness Lens’ to health inequalities
Join VHS on the 26th March to explore Missingness in health care and the impact on Health Inequalities. We are delighted to welcome guest speaker: Professor Andrea Williamson, Professor of General Practice and Inclusion Health at the University of Glasgow At our 2024 annual conference, … [Read more...] about Applying the ‘Missingness Lens’ to health inequalities
Applying a ‘Missingness Lens’ to Health Inequalities-Online Event
Join VHS on the 26th March to explore Missingness in health care and the impact on Health Inequalities. Our event will take place online on Zoom. We are delighted to welcome guest speaker: Professor Andrea Williamson, Professor of General Practice and Inclusion Health at the University of … [Read more...] about Applying a ‘Missingness Lens’ to Health Inequalities-Online Event
VHS August e-Newsletter
The VHS August 2024 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:Newsletter please sign up here. … [Read more...] about VHS August e-Newsletter
VHS October e-Newsletter
The VHS October 2024 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:Newsletter please sign up here. … [Read more...] about VHS October e-Newsletter
Julie and Peter’s Blog: Defining Lived Expertise by Design
CANDU is a cancer lived experience charity founded in 2018 in Dundee. Members have all been affected by cancer and are committed to supporting others both practically and emotionally as well as sharing their lived experience to influence and promote change and improvement within support … [Read more...] about Julie and Peter’s Blog: Defining Lived Expertise by Design
