Brexit and Health Briefing
We are told that extensive planning is under way to prepare the health service for a no-deal Brexit scenario in England. But what about Brexit’s implications for health and social […]
Public health registrar reflects on third sector collaboration
In May we reported that close collaboration between the third sector and the Scottish Public Health Network (ScotPHN) had ensured the new Healthcare Needs Assessment of Gender Identity Services in Scotland (HCNA) took […]
Best Start Foods: making the most of the Healthy Start reform – Key Messages
Nourish Scotland and Voluntary Health Scotland held an event on 22nd May, to discuss how the reform of Healthy Start into Best Start Foods in Scotland can best Benefit our […]
Improving healthcare for trans people: lessons from a collaboration
A year ago VHS organised a round table to help the Scottish Public Health Network (ScotPHN) engage more actively with the third sector. ScotPHN challenged our nineteen round tablers to help them […]
A Weighty Issue: Understanding and Action on Health and Obesity Graphic
The following infographic reflects the key messages from our event A Weighty Issue: Understanding and Action on Health and Obesity at the 2018 Gathering in February. You can also read the […]
Summary Briefing: New GP Contract
VHS have completed a summary briefing which provides a general overview of the new GP contract for a third sector audience and details the changes to Primary Care and the […]
Key Messages: A weighty issue: Understanding and Action on Obesity and Health
VHS hosted a collaborative learning event at The Gathering in Glasgow, supported by the NHS Health Scotland Inequalities Learning Collaborative. Its aim was to foster understanding and action on obesity […]
VHS Response to A Healthier Future – Action and Ambitions on Diet, Activity and Healthy Weight
VHS has responded to the Scottish Government Consultation on the Draft Strategy, A Healthier Future – Action and Ambitions on Diet, Activity and Healthy Weight. The strategy is based on […]
A weighty issue: Understanding and Action on Obesity and Health at The Gathering
VHS invites you to join this timely discussion at the Gathering 2018, as we shine a light on the damage that overweight and obesity inflicts on our health, dissect the […]
A weighty issue: Understanding and Action on Obesity and Health at The Gathering
VHS invites you to join this timely discussion at the Gathering 2018, as we shine a light on the damage that overweight and obesity inflicts on our health, dissect the […]
