HPON: Key Note Briefing for meeting held on 29th April 2020

The first meeting of the Health Policy Officers Network in 2020 was held via zoom on 29 April and offered an opportunity for members to discuss issues around COVID-19, conduct […]
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Jimmy’s Blog: Providing vital support for people living with blood borne viruses during COVID-19 lockdown

The coronavirus emergency, social distancing and isolation have had a vast impact on the services we deliver in many parts of Scotland. Our clinics are closed. Face-to-face support groups and […]
People Know How: staying connected during coronavirus

People Know How have partnered up with Venture Scotland, Change Recruitment Group, Edinburgh Palette, the University of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Remakery to get computers and internet to those who […]
Craig’s Blog: Are we at risk of mothballing our support needs?

Overwhelmed, Angry, Worried, Stressed, Lonely, Confused, Sad, Anxious, Guilty, Isolated………… The list of emotional side effects associated with a cancer diagnosis appears endless, with the above just a snap shot […]
John’s Blog: Social Distancing – An opportunity to find new ways to connect

The past month has been a period of transition, reflection and readjustment. Like many, we’ve found ourselves, and those around us, trying to make sense of what’s going on and […]
Shereen’s Blog: #Remoteworking to stay connected

I was heartened to receive a tweet this week which read ‘the rest of the world has finally caught up with the way @NBHelpline and @BfN_Uk volunteers have been working […]
Ian’s Blog: RNIB Scotland, staying touch with people with sight loss

In this current period of uncertainty and confusion it’s more important than ever that the most vulnerable in our society still have confidence that help and support is there when […]
COVID-19 Funding for the Voluntary Health Sector

Today we publish a briefing with an overview of funding that health charities and other voluntary health organisations may be able to access during the continuing COVID-19 crisis. Our recent […]
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