Health and social care in transition – Public Bodies (Joint Working) Bill

Voluntary Health Scotland held an event on 1 July 2013, attended by 40 representatives of voluntary health organisations, on ‘health and social care in transition’. The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) […]
Integration of Adult Health and Social Care
The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill was introduced to Scottish Parliament on 28 May 2013. Voluntary Health Scotland has produced the following summary of the Bill for members – Public […]
Innovation to Transformation: towards world-class health, housing and social care

Margaret Whoriskey, Director of The Joint Health Improvement Team gave a presentation at the recent VHS AGM on the JIT approach to create the conditions for transformation across the four pillars of public […]
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 […]
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 […]
Releasing Time to Care and Integration
The Joint Improvement Team invite you to the next WebEx meeting of the Improvement Network, entitled ‘Releasing Time to Care and Integration’, on Thursday 7th March, presented by Douglas Hutchens, […]
Third sector engagement with health & social care – where next?
Wednesday 27th February, Glasgow SECC at The SCVO Gathering, 1pm – 4.30pm Remember to register for this FREE collaborative event and to let your own networks know about it! Voluntary Health […]
BackCare Lothian Branch
The Lothian Branch of BackCare, which is run by volunteers, offers its members an opportunity to meet others in their area with back problems, exchanging ideas and information. We aim […]
Scottish Co-production Network
The Joint Improvement Team and The Scottish Co-production Network are holding the second Scottish Co-production and Community Capacity Building Event in Edinburgh on Wednesday 20th February 2013. It will bring […]