Consultation: FOI and access to information rights in Scotland
We need your feedback! Access to information rights is an unusual topic for our network, but there are important reforms to legislation being consulted on which could impact many third […]
Briefing on Health Inequalities in Scottish Prisons
The CPG on Health Inequalities met on Tuesday 7 February to discuss the health inequalities experienced in Scottish Prisons. The meeting was chaired by Brian Whittle MSP, Co-Convenor of the […]
Key Messages: AGM and Annual Lecture
Following the formal proceedings of the Voluntary Health Scotland Annual General Meeting, we held our annual lecture at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. We heard from Susan Brown, Assistant […]
Parliamentary Debate: Tackling Health Inequalities in Scotland
Parliamentary Debate Briefing for MSPs December 2022 Following the publication of the Health, Social Care & Sport Committee’s report on health inequalities and the Scottish Government’s response, there is due […]
Broader Reach and Stronger Voice: Reflecting on the inclusivity of the COVID-19 vaccine programme and collaboration with the third sector
Our new publication, Broader Reach and Stronger Voice: Reflecting on the inclusivity of the COVID-19 vaccine programme and collaboration with the third sector, is now available. In May 2022 VHS […]
Valerie’s Blog: Wellbeing approach in the community
Partnerships, Prevention and Community Wellbeing (PPCW) is a new division in Police Scotland. Its purpose is to change policing culture through a focus on primary prevention using a Whole System […]
Members Meet Up: What price health? The Cost-of-Living Crisis, Health and the Third Sector
Members Meet Up Key Messages In October VHS members gathered for an online meeting to discuss how the cost-of-living crisis was impacting their organisations and the people they support. […]
Consultation Response: Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
September 2022 VHS responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy. We also engaged with a government-run consultation event which we welcomed as it […]
Consultation Response: Data Strategy for Health and Social Care
Voluntary Health Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on its Data Strategy for Health and Social Care. Our engagement with the strategy: VHS has undertaken significant engagement and […]
Online Event: Parliament’s scrutiny of the National Care Service Bill
The Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) is hosting an online Q&A event on the National Care Service Bill with Assistant Clerk to the Health, Social Care & Sport Committee and […]
