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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 Emma Nieminen said about VHS… @tejeshm.bsky.social

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“At some level or other we all need link workers, because we all need to feel connected.” Find out more about the essential work of Community Link Workers, watch our new video at youtu.be/MyQ-RicmcGE?... Watch, listen and share!

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VHS and The Scottish Community Link Worker Network are delighted to launch our new series of videos which showcase the impact of CLWs in Scotland. Watch, listen and share - read more at lnkd.in/ePJiN8FQ

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The latest VHS e-Newsletter is out! Filled with exciting news, event highlights and key updates. It’s the perfect way to stay connected with our community! Read it at tinyurl.com/4w44dczp

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'We cannot give human rights to people, they belong to everyone of us." Thanks to Charlie McMillan @hrcscotland.bsky.social for his engaging presentation on human rights & health inequalities at our CPG. Great to hear the 10 recommendations as well. Great event with over 55 attendees.

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Millions in the UK are living with diseases like cancer, dementia, and heart disease. VHS member Our Future Health are revolutionising health research to improve disease prevention and treatment. Learn more in our guest blog: tinyurl.com/4vac4d3v #FutureOfHealth #healthinequalities

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Millions of people in the UK live with diseases like cancer, dementia & heart disease. VHS member Our Future Health is working to transform health data to improve disease prevention and treatment. Read more in our guest blog tinyurl.com/4vac4d3v

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New Framework Launched to Tackle Mental Health Crisis in Scotland’s Emergency Services. VHS was proud to be part of the Partnership Delivery Group, formed in 2024 to address the rising number of mental health-related emergency calls. Read more tinyurl.com/45vyfkbd @tejeshm.bsky.social

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Join the team! We are looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Lead. It’s an excellent role for someone looking for a policy position at a great organisation tackling health inequalities in Scotland. vhscotland.org.uk/vhs-is-recru...

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‘We need to be tenacious as a sector, with gumption!’ @tejeshm.bsky.social , CE of VHS. Thanks to everyone who attended our #scvogathering event yesterday. We appreciate the honest and upbeat points from all our star catalysts for change and fantastic audience participation.

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'Tiny victories are born in the smallest of places and we need to remember that wee things can be at the heart of big issues. We can't forget the fact the little things matter.' James Jopling, Director for Scotland @parkinsons.org.uk. A fantastic panel discussion at our #SCVOGathering event.

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‘We celebrate the wee victories – the small steps in the right direction matter.’ Justina Murray @scottishfamilies.bsky.social. Thanks to our star catalysts for change and everyone who attended our #SCVOGathering event. Great to have real, honest & upbeat conversations. @tejeshm.bsky.social

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'We have a room full of people desperate for change, we all need to be that change’, @richardmeade13.bsky.social, Director of Devolved Nations @carersscotland.bsky.social. Thanks to all attendees of our #SCVOGathering event. It was a fantastic panel discussion with so many great points to share.

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‘The connection between poverty and ill-health is not inevitable – we can make the change’, Angiolina Foster, Chair @publichealthscot.bsky.social. Thanks to everyone who attended our #SCVOGathering event. It was a fantastic panel discussion with many great points raised from our speakers

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Thanks to @kezdugdale.bsky.social for chairing today at our #SCVOgathering event and to all the speakers who contributed to the discussion ‘Catalysts for Change'. Great to have a real, honest & upbeat conversation about health creation. #wearehealthcreators

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The third sector is amazing at health creation...share your health creation ideas...the VHS team are at stand 27 at #SCVOGathering. Some great ideas have been submitted-come and add yours. #healthcreation

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We are at stand 27 at #scvogathering. Excited to be here for Day 2 and also launched our free membership yesterday. Come and say hi and hear about what we do. @kelt25.bsky.social @tejeshm.bsky.social @lauren-blair.bsky.social @roisinh71.bsky.social

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Starting off the panel discussion at 'Catalysts for Change' #scvogathering is Angiolina Foster @publichealthscot.bsky.social 'Many of Scotland's illnesses are preventable. We need to invest in health prevention, as much as we invest in health repair.' #earlyprevention @tejeshm.bsky.social

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Day 2 #SCVOGathering we're looking forward to our session 'Catalysts for Change' a panel discussion chaired by @kezdugdale.bsky.social with Angiolina Foster @publichealthscot.bsky.social @tejeshm.bsky.social @richardmeade13.bsky.social & @jfjejw.bsky.social

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Conversation with Gordon Brown. Champion of the voluntary sector. Inspirational words from former PM #SCVOGathering . Ending poverty, collaboration, hope, multi-year funding were just some of the many topics. Also solutions to raise much needed funds. @tejeshm.bsky.social

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The third sector is amazing at health creation. Share your health creation ideas with us...come see us at stand 27 #SCVOGathering

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Starting #SCVOGathering on stage with @johnswinney.bsky.social VHS CE @tejeshm.bsky.social reiterating the vital role of the sector in addressing health inequalities & asking how we ensure recognition of the third sector’s work translates into sustainable improvement & commissioning in the future?

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One more day until #SCVOGathering! We’re delighted to be an exhibitor and event host at the Gathering 2025. Join us and SCVO on 4 & 5 February. See you tomorrow - we are at stand 27.

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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 Sarah van Putten said about VHS… @tejeshm.bsky.social

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Are you a VHS member? Karen at the @sortedproject.bsky.social states why being a member of VHS is so valuable to her and the work they do. Join the collective voice in Scotland working together to tackle health inequalities. Find out more about joining us vhscotland.org.uk/get-involved...

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PVG fee waiver news Last year VHS responded to oppose these proposed changes to PVG fees alongside members. Read what our CE @tejeshm.bsky.social has said about the decision to maintain a fee waiver #WEAREVITAL

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Population Health framework Event Join online for the next step in shaping Scotland’s Population Health Framework. Following on from 2 discussion events we hosted last year, VHS & @publichealthscot.bsky.social are hosting a follow-up online event on March 20. Book tinyurl.com/yw67jjjx

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It’s 10 years since VHS published ‘Living in the Gap’, a crucial report that highlighted 3rd sector perspective on Scottish health inequalities. “Tackling health inequalities is everybody’s business.” Read it tinyurl.com/y65fmc65

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Have you heard of VHS' Scottish Community Link Worker Network? Developed in 2021, it supports primary care CLWs across Scotland. Here's what current members think about the Network. youtu.be/7KMxcaLMhBM @mareetodd.bsky.social find out more about joining here tinyurl.com/cd52xw4s

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New Guest Blog Find out about new VHS member Week Day Wow - From Minibus Adventures to Daytime Discos, they are creating vibrant communities that celebrate connection and combat loneliness. Read it at tinyurl.com/4sdy22z6

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Our CE @tejeshm.bsky.social was at the First Ministers speech today with representatives from the health and social care sector. First Minister John Swinney set out his plans for NHS renewal and recovery. tinyurl.com/45jfuhmw @mareetodd.bsky.social @johnswinney.bsky.social

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One more week until #SCVOGathering! Join thousands of people from the voluntary sector on 4 & 5 February. Come and see us at stand 27, we are delighted to also be an event host. scvo.scot/the-gatherin...

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The VHS e-Newsletter is out now. It's only January but we already have a busy schedule of events, member meet-ups and CPGs planned. It's going be a great year. Read all about it at tinyurl.com/42dnp6d4

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CPG Meeting Invitation Our next Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities meeting is online on February 19, 6pm. Chaired by Emma Harper MSP, the topic is Human Rights & Health Inequalities, guest speaker is Charlie McMillan, Interim Director, @hrcscotland.bsky.social. Book at tinyurl.com/jc7prr3p

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VHS is delighted to be a #SCVOGathering exhibitor and event host! Come and say hello at SCVO's the Gathering - we'll be at stand 27. Book your free places and events now: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...

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Population Health framework Event. Join online for the next step in shaping Scotland’s Population Health Framework. Following on from 2 discussion events we hosted last year, VHS and @publichealthscot.bsky.social are hosting a follow-up online event on March 20, 10 am. Book at tinyurl.com/yw67jjjx

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Online EVENT invitation Join VHS March 26th at 10.30 am to explore Missingness in healthcare and the impact on Health Inequalities. Our guest speaker Andrea Williamson, Professor of General Practice and Inclusion Health @uofglasgow.bsky.social book at tinyurl.com/2dj5jf9n

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Join us at our next Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. Online meeting, February 19, 6pm. Chaired by Emma Harper MSP, the meeting topic is Human Rights & Health Inequalities. Guest speaker is Charlie McMillan, Interim Director, @hrcscotland.bsky.social. Book at tinyurl.com/jc7prr3p

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Latest VHS e-Newsletter is out now It's only January but we are already have a busy schedule of events, member meet-ups and CPGs planned. It's going be a great year. Read all about it in our latest e-Newsletter at tinyurl.com/42dnp6d4

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The VHS January e-Newsletter is out now Our latest e-Newsletter is packed with all our latest events, news and updates. Read it at tinyurl.com/42dnp6d4 @tejeshm.bsky.social

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Book your free places at SCVO's the Gathering on 4 & 5 February where VHS will be exhibiting at stand 27 and hosting a panel discussion event ‘Catalysts for Change’ with a fantastic panel of guest speakers. More info and book now: scvo.scot/the-gatherin... #SCVOGathering #healthinequalities

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Did you know 45% of deaf people still visit their GP in person just to book an appointment? SignPort will streamline interpreter bookings, making healthcare more accessible for the deaf community. Read more in our latest VHS member blog from Bernadette at Deaf Action at tinyurl.com/2ywn4pdn

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Great meeting with @kezdugdale.bsky.social @uofgpolicy.bsky.social today talking about our event at #SCVOGathering on Feb 5. Really looking forward to the panel discussion 'Catalysts for Change: The Role of Third Sector Leaders in Health Creation'. Book at tinyurl.com/synhj86k @tejeshm.bsky.social

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Book your free places at @scvo.scot #SCVOGathering on 4 & 5 February where we will be exhibiting at stand 27 and hosting a panel discussion on health inequalities ‘Catalysts for Change’ on February 5th at 9.30 am. More info and booking at: scvo.scot/the-gatherin... @tejeshm.bsky.social

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Invitation to VHS event 'Catalysts for Change – The Role of Third Sector Leaders in Health Creation' on Feb 5 at #SCVOGathering. Chaired by @kezdugdale.bsky.social at @uofgpolicy.bsky.social and a great panel of speakers. Book at scvo.scot/the-gatherin... @tejeshm.bsky.social

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