Screening Inequalities Fund 2020/21 opens
The Scottish Government has launched its £350,000 Screening Inequalities Fund, designed to support and deliver work on tackling inequalities in access to screening services across Scotland. They are looking for […]
Programme for Government promises protection and renewal
On 1st September 2020 the Scottish Government published the Programme for Government 2020-21, committing to: • a national mission to create new jobs, good jobs and green jobs – with […]
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 […]
Alan’s Blog: Impossible to Ignore
People with arthritis can’t ignore their pain. Let’s make sure the Government doesn’t either. Lockdown has made living with arthritis harder. The pain of waiting for joint replacement surgery is […]
Inclusion Scotland Social Care Support Survey
On the day of the announcement of new Scottish Government guidance on loosening the lockdown restrictions, Inclusion Scotland published new evidence that disabled Scots shielding from Covid-19 are still not […]
Public consultation on NHS Near Me
The Scottish Government’s Near Me team, part of the national Technology Enabled Care programme, has just launched a public survey to find out what people think about the NHS Near […]
Nominate someone special for a Scottish Children’s Health Award
Children’s Health Scotland is seeking very special people (or teams) who have made or are making the difference to the lives of children. They are also seeking children who have […]
Janis’s Blog: Covid-19 the Communication Virus
I therefore want to be clear with the Committee that, as a matter of fundamental principle, all lives matter. No-one is somehow of lesser value. Every policy must “see the […]
Claudia’s Blog: People Know How releases study on combating digital exclusion
The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted, perhaps like never before, the digital inequalities in society. Throughout this lockdown period of social distancing and isolation, online and digital communications have become ever […]
Richard’s blog: BHF is still supporting the nation’s hearts at home
Every day in Scotland more than 30 people have a heart attack. This doesn’t stop for a pandemic. The road to recovery can take time and it’s important that the […]
