Neighbourhood Networks
This month James Evans, Health Inequalities Volunteer with VHS, met David Watson (Team Manager) from Neighbourhood Networks. Neighbourhood Networks is a Glasgow based charity working to reduce the health inequalities […]
Scottish Draft Budget 2014-15 announced
In his budget statement of 11th September 2013, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment & Sustainable Growth, John Swinney, stated that this was a budget: focused on delivering investment, protecting household […]
Children in Scotland working to reduce health inequalities
James Evans, VHS Health Inequalities Volunteer, met with Sara Collier (Policy Officer) and Lesley Warren (Campaigns and Communications Assistant) from Children in Scotland. An organisation with a firm grasp of […]
VHS Sounding Board: Health Inequalities
VHS Sounding Board: Third Sector Contribution to Narrowing Health Inequalities Thursday 17 October 2013, 9.45 – 14.00 (Lunch included) Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2JL Thursday 17 […]
Can good quality services emerge from a jargon-filled Bill?
Third Force News has published an article by Voluntary Health Scotland’s Policy & Engagement Officer, Susan Lowes. The article discusses the newly presented Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill, looking […]
Public Bodies Bill Call for Evidence
The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 28 May 2013. The Bill legislates for the integration of functions of local authorities and Health Boards to […]
Third and Public Sector – Equal Partners?
Throughout 2013 Voluntary Health Scotland has worked in partnership with ACOSVO (Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organisations) and Children in Scotland to explore what learning opportunities exist for […]
Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill – what role for the third sector?
Published on 28th May 2013, the Bill sets out the proposed framework for Health Boards and local authorities to integrate adult health and social care. Voluntary Health Scotland has published […]
VHS Sounding Board: Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill – call for evidence
Sounding Board for voluntary health organisations Monday 22 July 2013, 12-3.30pm, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB Open invitation to free event – sandwich lunch included The Scottish Parliament’s Health […]
Living with Eczema
Eczema Outreach Scotland, formed in 2011, supports people affected by eczema. It provides support, practical advice and networking opportunities to families of children and young people suffering from the condition. […]
