How British Red Cross have been supporting people in Scotland through the Coronavirus crisis
While we’ve all been affected by Covid-19 in some way, the coronavirus crisis has put the spotlight, above all, on some of the most vulnerable communities around the world, including here […]
Kiren’s Blog: So long, and thanks for all the fish!
As I come to the end of nearly five years at VHS, I cannot quite shake this bittersweet feeling. On the one hand I am really excited about starting a […]
Summary of Scottish Party Manifestos 2021 Elections
This briefing offers an overview of the health offers of each main party in Scotland as well as insights into other priority areas that will impact on people’s health and […]
Health Policy Officers Network: Save the Date!
Next meeting of the Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) will be on Thursday 29 April from 2:00 until 3:30pm. While we wait for the election and the next Programme for […]
VHS launch report ‘Vaccine Inclusion: reducing inequalities one vaccine at a time’
VHS is holding an online event on 24th August 2021 to discuss the findings and recommendations of its report ‘Vaccine Inclusion – Reducing inequalities one Vaccine at a time’. The […]
Survey exploring enablers and barriers to uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine
Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) is conducting research to help ensure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, among all those who need it and would like your help to complete this […]
Engage with the Inequalities in Health Alliance
The Inequalities in Health Alliance (IHA) is a coalition of organisations with an interest in improving the health of the UK who have come together under the umbrella of The Royal […]
VHS response to Renewing Scotland’s full potential in a digital world
The coronavirus crisis has demonstrated to health organisations that working digitally is more important than ever before, whether they are in the public, private or third sector. The crisis has […]
Laura’s Blog: Becoming Co-Convenor of the Health Policy Officers Network
I’m delighted to join the Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) which brings together expertise from across the health sector. Collaborative working brings great strength to policy positioning and is an […]
HPON – Key Note Briefing for meeting held on 24th June
The second meeting of 2020 was held via zoom on 24 June. Members at the meeting heard from Claire Menzies, Clerk to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee and her […]
