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  • Upcoming events

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      Welcome to the live online learning events page. 

      Below you will see a list of upcoming events with links to book and register on Eventbrite.

      Once you have booked an event, please mark this time in your diary. You will receive an invitation and link to a Microsoft Teams meeting nearer the time of the event.

      If you missed any previous events, some recordings and resources will be available at the bottom of this page.

    • label At Public Health Scotland (PHS) we are committed...

      At Public Health Scotland (PHS) we are committed to putting reducing inequalities at the heart of what we do. In Scotland, people die younger than in any other western European country, and those in our poorest areas thrive the least. Factors including the environments in which we live, unstable jobs and poor access to services affect people’s physical, mental and social health & wellbeing.

      Change is possible, though, with action – and everyone who works in public service in Scotland has a role to play. With its scale and influence to be able to prevent and address some of the drivers of inequalities, the public service can improve outcomes for people and communities as part of a ‘whole system’ approach. Particularly through bringing colleagues together from across sectors in local areas to learn from each other and build working relationships. 

      That’s why PHS is offering learning and practice improvement support to everyone who has a public facing role, to strengthen contributions to reducing inequalities and improving the health and wellbeing for people in Scotland

      Read our blog post Learn to improve in 2023

  • March 2023

    • Resources from past events

      • label Why is the right to health important to your role?...

        Why is the right to health important to your role?

        On 13 December PHS facilitated an online live discussion on the right to health. The session was well attended and led to some interesting discussion. In case you weren’t able to join you can view the recording here. The panel shared their perspectives on:

        • What the right to health means?
        • What does delivering the right to health look like in practice?
        • What actions can public services take to empower communities to realise their rights
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      • label Engaging in Effective Community Advocacy On the...

        Engaging in Effective Community Advocacy

        On the 1st of February 2023, Public Health Scotland and Voluntary Health Scotland hosted an event to discuss community advocacy as a preventative and pro-active approach that supports people to be active citizens and self-advocate in relation to decisions affecting their lives. A main focus of the event was in mitigating health inequalities.

      • label The event heard three presentations before moving ...

        The event heard three presentations before moving in to breakout room discussions. The presenters were:

        • Chris Docherty, Community Engagement Coordinator and Sophie Bridger, Policy and Campaigns Manager, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

                 View the PowerPoint Presentation here.

        • Ese Johnson, Development Manager for Minority Ethnic Health, Waverley Care

                  View the PowerPoint Presentation here.

        • Liz Rowlett, Partnership Integration Engagement Officer, Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise

                View the PowerPoint Presentation here.

        Read the Key Messages Report : Community Advocacy Key Messages 1 Feb 23

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        Health first: Communicating about health and obesity in Scotland

        How we communicate about health and obesity matters. Where we live, and what we earn, shapes the options available to us to be healthy. But when people think about obesity, it’s too often seen as an issue of lack of willpower. And the only solution that it leads people to think about is better education about food and exercise. We need to tell a new story which shows how what surrounds us, shapes us. And helps to build support for the wider changes needed that will enable all of us to thrive and be healthy.

        Hear recommendations from FrameWorks UK on how to frame obesity and change our national conversation. They’ll share practical tips and advice for anyone communicating about health and weight in Scotland, which will reduce stigma, build understanding and drive action on health.

        Read the guide: Health first: Communicating about health and obesity in Scotland

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      • label Employability and health – why does it matter?&nbs...

        Employability and health – why does it matter? 

        We recognise the benefits of good quality employment; we know that people are better off in work, and we know that there are people and families in our society who need support to enable them to access and sustain high-quality employment opportunities and gain the benefits of being in good work. 

        We know employability does matter to improving health outcomes for people living in Scotland.

        In this recording, Public Health Scotland delivered a panel discussion, bringing together colleagues from national and local government, NHS who  share their expertise on why employability really matters to health and what action is required. 

        View the recording to find out more about

        • how exclusion from employment opportunities leads to poorer health outcomes 
        • what inclusive employment looks like in practice 
        • how to provide employment opportunities to support people and their families most disadvantaged in our society, to secure good quality work.
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        Please note: This recording does not have updated subtitles