Joint Health and Third Sector Working
The Engagement Matrix is a tool for NHS boards and Third Sector to use together to support positive engagement, clearer communication, better understanding and improved partnership between sectors. It is designed to […]
Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill
The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill was introduced to Scottish Parliament on 28 May 2013. This follows a period of consultation on proposals to deliver better outcomes for people […]
A new Food Body for Scotland
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Poverty Alliance held a roundtable discussion between the third sector and the Scottish Government on 2 May 2013 as part of the Scottish Government’s consultation […]
Prevention of Suicide and Self harm
The Scottish Government’s Choose Life Strategy, published in December 2002, had a 10 year lifespan. The Scottish Government set up a working group in late 2012 to consider the future […]
Heterogeneity within the ethnic minority populations – implications for healthcare planning
Heterogeneity within the ethnic minority populations – implications for healthcare planning REACH Community Health Project is hosting a discussion (supported by CHEX and VHS) on the changes in the demography […]
New Food Body for Scotland Consultation 2013
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Poverty Alliance held a roundtable discussion between the third sector and the Scottish Government on 2 May 2013 as part of the Scottish Government’s consultation […]
Health Inequalities Task Force listens to community & third sector evidence
Cohesive, resilient communities are the key factor in the battle against health inequalities and cannot be achieved without strong cross-sectorial partnership working and sustained, long-term investment. These themes were explored at length when Voluntary Health Scotland and eight other intermediary bodies met with the Ministerial Task Force on Health Inequalities on 16th April 2013…
Safe Space – creative fundraising supported by patron Iain Banks
In this climate of funding cuts, closures, rising costs and concerns about the future Safe Space Dunfermline, who offer support services to survivors of sexual abuse, have embarked on their […]
It’s good to talk
Holyrood Magazine has featured The Good Morning Service, the voluntary organisation and VHS member that argues five conversations a day are as important for older people’s health as five fruit and […]
Leading for Children and Young People’s Health – an Equal Partners event
Wednesday 15th May 2013, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm The Engine Shed, 19 St Leonard’s Lane Edinburgh EH8 9SH This Equal Partners event is a co-production by Voluntary Health Scotland, […]
