A great CPG meeting today hosted by Emma Harper discussing Barriers to Physical Activity & Health inequalities, thanks to speakers Dr David Meir @UniWestScotland, Dr David Scott @AbertayUni & Andy Hook @streetsoccerSCO, Kim Atkinson @scotsportassoc. Minutes will be shared soon.
It's #VolunteersWeek. Such an important time to recognise the fantastic work being done by volunteers across the country. Also a big shout out to all our VHS members working with volunteers. #volunteersweek2025
The finalists for the first-ever Scottish Community Link Worker Network Awards have been revealed. Winners will be announced at #SCLWNConf25 in Glasgow on May 7. See the full list here https://t.co/zQvjPHnbFA
VHS is delighted to have grown our network since launching FREE membership in February — we are now over 200 organisations strong! Read Kellie’s blog to find out more about our work and why you should consider joining our community https://t.co/MWnyNWvxFp
Join us at Voices of Health Creation-Scottish Parliament Garden Lobby Evening Reception, May 14, 6pm. Sponsored by Emma Harper MSP, in collaboration with VHS & the Health Inequalities CPG it's going to be a wonderful evening. View more details & booking https://t.co/AYVrsRfFiS
'The doors he opened for me that I would have never known about before...instrumental in my journey to getting better and back to work.' We're delighted to share our podcast where we talk to Neil about his journey working with a Community Link Worker. https://t.co/8keVNkeftp
Great to attend the launch of @SortedProject's 5 year strategy on the Panacea canal boat-where their journey began. So nice to hear about their plans for the next chapter. Big things ahead for a charity who have already made such a difference #healthinequalities
Guest Blog-What is missingness in healthcare? '...missingness is not just about individuals. It's about systems. It's about how healthcare structures sometimes fail to accommodate the needs of the most vulnerable.' Read Professor Andrea Williamson's blog https://t.co/lcBthRsAOr
Last week VHS hosted our 'Continuing the Conversation on the Population Health Framework' event online. Thanks to guest speaker Mark McAllister from @P_H_S_Official and everyone who took part and made it such a great discussion. View the key messages at https://t.co/DKj9iVQPL9
Thanks to all who attended our ‘Missingness Lens’ to Health Inequalities' event today where we heard from Andrea Williamson, Prof of General Practice and Inclusion Health @UofGlasgow. Some great examples from attendees who're already applying a 'missingness lens' in their work
Tackling health inequalities has never been more important. By being part of the VHS network and joining as a member you can help raise the voice of the sector. Here’s what Billy McClean, VHS Board member had to say. Find out about our free membership at https://t.co/iKSY4vFGx0
It's #SocialPrescribingDay 2025! Here's a message from @RoisinHurst1 VHS' Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) Project Manager. We're looking forward to celebrating social prescribing today. @ScotCLWnetwork
VHS membership is now FREE! If your organisation is interested in improving health inequalities in Scotland and want to join our collective voice and be part of dynamic and engaging community who want to make a difference why not join us? More details at https://t.co/wDjcmOJFCH
TFN is @scvotweet's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
This month, @VHSComms chair Christine Carlin: “we need those in positions of power, to see what is happening to thousands of charities right in front of them; and to act quickly.”
Read the mag at https://t.co/ga3VXE9vIX