Public Health Review
In November 2014, Scottish Ministers asked for a review to be undertaken of public health in Scotland. A review group was established and met for the first time in December […]
Digitally switched on to health
Over 2014 we supported ten voluntary health organisations to develop fit for purpose websites, to improve their visibility and credibility with funders and service users. Now you can see the […]
Learning Exchange for national and local organisations involved in health
Knowing Me Knowing You2 Tuesday 3rd March 2015, 13.00 – 16.00 IET Teacher Building, St Enoch’s Square, Glasgow Free event including networking lunch Who should attend: Government and NHS decision […]
Latest thinking on actions to reduce health inequalities
New materials are available from NHS Health Scotland to help you understand and tackle health inequalities: Actions to reduce health inequalities In summary: 2015 UK Election Briefing: Aimed at politicians […]
Voluntary health organisations get on the web
Digital Inclusion for Health is a VHS initiative, designed to raise the voluntary health sector’s profile with the NHS, funders and service users, by harnessing the power of the web. […]
NHS Education for Scotland Vox Pop
NHS Education for Scotland features a video interview with VHS Chief Officer Claire Stevens, interviewed at their recent Annual Review. Claire explains why the public services reform agenda means that voluntary health […]
Could you work for VHS?
We are looking for a POLICY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER to deliver our policy and public affairs work, with a strong emphasis on engagement and communication with our members. Read on for details. […]
VHS responds to draft regulations on health and social care integration
In August 2014,Voluntary Health Scotland submitted formal responses to the Scottish Government consultations on Set 1 and Set 2 of the draft regulations for the Public Bodies (Scotland) Act 2014. […]
A SPOONFUL OF MONEY: INCENTIVISING HEALTHCARE
A Waverley Care ethical conversation THURSDAY 14TH AUGUST 2014 6PM – 7.30PM ST JOHN’S CHURCH PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH Tickets: £5 Available from the Just Festival website: www.justjust.org Where is the […]
Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities
Voluntary Health Scotland is an increasingly active member of this important Cross Party Group. It aims to raise awareness of the causes of health inequalities amongst parliamentarians, promote evidence based legislation, policy and […]
