As the winter months fast approach, we would like to invite VHS members to a networking discussion to explore current preoccupations with the impact of the cost of living crisis, wellbeing, poverty and how we plan for 2023 in such uncertain times. This time last year, many of our workload's focused on post pandemic mobilisation, […]
We are delighted to announce that VHS will host a Parliamentary Reception to promote and celebrate the work of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities, of which we are Secretariat. This will be our first face to face reception since 2019. Sponsored by Brian Whittle MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG, the reception takes place […]
This is an Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland Event with support from VHS. Many health crises are also environment crises. Obesity and diabetes are directly related to industrial processed food and monocultural farming. Poor mental health is related to individualism and consumerism. Health is bound up in the various Government Climate Change strategies including […]
POSTPONED- DATE TBC Unpaid Carers and Health Inequalities We invite you to join us on the 15th of September for the next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. The meeting will take place from 6pm to 7.30pm and will be chaired by Co-Convenor Paul O'Kane MSP. This meeting will form the AGM […]
As we approach the autumn and winter, we know that it is going to be a difficult time, with many people struggling to cope with the increased cost of living. While CLWs will be a vital support to many people during the coming months, it is also important that they take care of their own […]
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network will be holding a knowledge exchange event on Thursday 1st September from 10am – 12pm. Book your place here. With the current cost of living crisis and the sharp rise in energy bills we know that community link workers will be seeing many who are struggling to meet their […]
Voluntary Health Scotland brings together leaders from some of Scotland’s most important health charities for a timely debate on health inequalities, the right to health and the need for more inclusive healthcare. Health inequalities are the unjust and avoidable differences in people’s health across the population and between different groups. Scotland compares poorly on health […]
*This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland and who would be interested in understanding how to demonstrate their impact on tackling health inequalities. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** Following on from our successful workshop for […]
The Scottish Parliament's Health, Social Care & Sport Committee is holding an inquiry into what can be done about health inequalities. The Parliament's Community & Participation Team are hosting four informal engagement events as part of their scrutiny of the wider determinants of health inequalities. This online engagement event will focus on equalities and human rights. […]
The Scottish Parliament's Health, Social Care & Sport Committee is holding an inquiry into what can be done about health inequalities. The Parliament's Community & Participation Team are hosting four informal engagement events as part of their scrutiny of the wider determinants of health inequalities. This online engagement event will focus on economy and employment. It […]
