The Engagement Matrix; the story so far
Voluntary Health Scotland is delighted to share the following news from Scottish Government about the Engagement Matrix – a planning tool to encourage active engagement between NHS Boards and the […]
Empowering Communities – Call for Evidence
The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill was published at the beginning of June 2014. The Bill is designed to strengthen and nurture community participation and encourage enterprising community development – and […]
Community Empowerment
The Scottish Government consultation on the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill closed on 24 January 2014. The proposed Bill aims to make the most of the talents that exist in our […]
Discussing Community Empowerment
Voluntary Health Scotland is holding a sounding board on Friday 17 January 2014, to discuss the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill. The Scottish Government launched its consultation on the Community Empowerment […]
Drawing It All Together: VHS Annual Symposium
Voluntary Health Scotland held its 9th Annual General Meeting on Thursday 28 November 2013. This was accompanied by a Symposium to explore and discuss four big inter-connected themes: Weathering the storm? […]
The Engagement Matrix
Scotland’s Healthcare Quality Strategy aims to support people to live longer, healthier lives. The Quality Strategy set out commitments to improve the quality of people’s healthcare and experience of healthcare. In […]
Learning to Lead in Health
Voluntary health organisations are key players in the transformation of public services and in the shift towards prevention and early intervention. The changing policy environment is both an opportunity and a […]
Scottish Draft Budget 2014-15 announced
In his budget statement of 11th September 2013, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment & Sustainable Growth, John Swinney, stated that this was a budget: focused on delivering investment, protecting household […]
Living with Eczema
Eczema Outreach Scotland, formed in 2011, supports people affected by eczema. It provides support, practical advice and networking opportunities to families of children and young people suffering from the condition. […]
Adult Services and Child Concerns
The Children and Young People Bill was introduced to Parliament on 18 April 2013. Voluntary Health Scotland organised a meeting between the Third Sector and the Scottish Government on 21 […]
