VHS Members’ Meet up: May 2024
VHS would like to invite you to our next members meet up on the 21 May at 10am on Zoom. 2024 is a year of celebration for VHS as we […]
Amanda’s Blog: Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care
Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care: Insights from Amma Birth Companions In the realm of perinatal care, every person giving birth deserves to feel supported, heard, and empowered to make informed […]
Gillian’s Blog: Health inequalities in Scotland since devolution – what are the key trends?
In 2022, the Health Foundation commissioned an independent review of health inequalities in Scotland. To inform this review, researchers at the University of Glasgow were asked to produce a report […]
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities- June 2024 Meeting
This CPG meeting has had to be cancelled due to parliamentary business. A new date will be released soon. Topic: Third Sector and Health Inequalities Join us on the […]
Maureen’s Blog: Meaning, Purpose and Hope
The World Health Organization defines health as being comprised of ‘body, mind and spirit’. The spiritual dimension is often ignored and misunderstood. However, it plays a significant part in our […]
Minutes and presentations: Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities February 2024
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities met on Wednesday 21st of February 2024 as a hybrid meeting. This meeting was chaired by co-convenor Brian Whittle MSP. The topic for […]
VHS Annual Conference 2024- Scotland’s Vital Health Sector
BOOK YOUR PLACE! 23 October 2024 at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh! VHS are delighted to announce that our annual conference is back for a very special 20th Anniversary event. VHS Conference […]
Christine’s Blog: Health Inequalities
Health Inequalities. Isn’t that a neat little phrase? Of course, those of us working in the Third sector, or in the public sector, have heard these two words many, many […]
NHS Highland publish report and videos on first year of their community link worker project
NHS Highland has published its report on the first year of its community link worker project in Highland North which is delivered by Change Mental Health. Dr Tim Allison, Director […]
20 Years of Voluntary Health Scotland Reception
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on the evening of the 27th March to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of VHS. As well as welcoming our member organisations and celebrating […]
