Scottish Government Budget 2022-23

Kimberley explores the key commitments in the Scottish Government’s Budget for 2022-23 Kate Forbes set out the Scottish Government’s Budget for 2022-23 on Thursday 9 December in Parliament. This was […]
Data Strategy for Health & Social Care: Scottish Government Engagement

The recently published digital health and care strategy commits to the development of Scotland’s first ever dedicated Data Strategy. It’s important that people are at the heart of any developments […]
A National Care Service for Scotland: Consultation Response

In our response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on creating a National Care Service, we have urged for meaningful engagement with the third and voluntary sector in the design, delivery […]
Marie’s Blog: Building a Connected Recovery

After some 18 months of unprecedented pressure on key services, the lifting of measures will be seen by many as a new leash of life, an opportunity to reconnect. Restrictions […]
Scoping a National Network for Community Link Workers

Community Link Workers working within primary care have told the Scottish Government that the lack of an appropriate national platform, network or community of practice in Scotland means that opportunities […]
Digital Health & Care Strategy Refresh

Join us to engage with the proposed refresh of Scotland’s Digital and Health Care Strategy and to hear more about Scottish Government plans in relation to digital and health care. […]
Digital Health & Care Strategy Refresh

Join us to engage with the proposed refresh of Scotland’s Digital and Health Care Strategy and to hear more about Scottish Government plans in relation to digital and health care. […]
Richard’s blog: BHF is still supporting the nation’s hearts at home

Every day in Scotland more than 30 people have a heart attack. This doesn’t stop for a pandemic. The road to recovery can take time and it’s important that the […]
Craig’s Blog: Are we at risk of mothballing our support needs?

Overwhelmed, Angry, Worried, Stressed, Lonely, Confused, Sad, Anxious, Guilty, Isolated………… The list of emotional side effects associated with a cancer diagnosis appears endless, with the above just a snap shot […]
Key Messages: Shaping primary care for the next generation in rural Scotland

These Key Messages are a summary of an hour-long workshop delivered to 80 people on 19th February at The Gathering in Glasgow. The workshop was organised by VHS in collaboration […]