CPG on Health Inequalities Discussion of Men’s Health Inequalities
The Cross Party Group (CPG) on Health Inequalities met on 21st January 2020 in the Scottish Parliament to discuss the topic of men’s health inequalities. Richard Lyle MSP, Co Convenor […]
Lessons from WHO: Healthy Prosperous Lives for All
What will it take to ensure healthy, prosperous lives for all across Europe? On 5th November 2019, Dr Johanna Hanefeld was VHS’s guest speaker at our Scottish Parliament reception held […]
Key Messages: VHS Annual Conference- Realising the Right to Health
VHS held our 2019 annual conference in Glasgow on 17th September. Read the conference Key Messages here – Realising the Right to Health Conference Key Messages Read Christina McKelvie MSP’s […]
CPG Health Inequalities: The Future of Primary Care
On Tuesday 1 October 2019, the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities held its AGM and business meeting at the Scottish Parliament. The meeting was chaired by Brian Whittle MSP […]
Key Messages: Third Sector Round Table on Preventing and Controlling Infection in Community Settings
This round table aimed to provide an opportunity for third sector organisations to discuss the health protection issues they encounter in their work, find out more about the support and […]
Kate’s Blog: Rights of way: What affects older adults walking to stay healthy and happy?
Walking is a simple and cheap way for older adults to exercise. However, the ability to get out of the house and access the community has benefits far beyond exercise. […]
Jo’s Blog: Health Defence Scotland for Healthier Lives
Health Defence Scotland for Healthier Lives As Health Defence Scotland Lead for the charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, I feel privileged to be able to see in practice how […]
Anne’s Blog: Children and Young People’s Health Rights eLearning Resource
Here at Children’s Health Scotland children and young people’s (CYP) health rights underpin all our work – services, activities and publications. In particular, our work is based on the 10 […]
Caroline’s Blog: The Truacanta Project- helping each other with death, dying, loss and care
It’s on our televisions, in our books, films and art. It’s all around us in various forms, but it seems we have become increasingly removed from the reality of the […]
John’s Blog: Rights, Respect and Recovery
Who are we? Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs is a national charity working with anyone concerned about someone else’s alcohol or drug use. We were set up by […]
