What do we understand by the Right to Health? What efforts are being made to make the Right a reality? What does all this mean in practice for our work as people and organisations working to tackle health inequalities and enable a healthier, fairer Scotland? This year’s Annual Conference will explore these important questions and will be of relevance to VHS members, other third sector organisations involved in health, health and social care partnerships, NHS boards, other public services and universities.

• Keynote Speaker: Christina McKelvie MSP, Minister for Older People and Equalities
• Conference Chair: Cath Denholm, Director of Strategy, NHS Health Scotland
• Eddie Fraser, Director of HSCP in East Ayrshire
• Members of The Charter for Change Advocacy Group, Drink Wise Age Well
• Derek Todd, BSL Consultant, Deafscotland
• Rosie Tyler-Greig, Policy and Influencing Manager, LGBT Health and Wellbeing
• Rachael McKechnie, National Engagement and Partnership Lead, Social Security Scotland
• David Donaldson, Gypsy Travellers Campaigner and Advocate
• Elspeth Gracey and Susan Paxton, Community Health Exchange (CHEX)

• Full programme to be announced shortly
• There will be a poster competition on the day of the conference – contact Lauren Blair with any questions. Download your entry form.
• Full VHS Members are eligible for two free places.
• Payment for pauid places can be made by card or by invoice.
• Do you want to be more involved in the day? Find out more about our exhibition and sponsor opportunities.

If you have any questions about the conference, please contact Lauren Blair