Lauren Blair
@lmi_blair
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Project Manager- Edinburgh City Council. Tweets my own
Edinburgh, UK
Joined December 2009
RT @hacscot: “You hear it banded around that poverty kills – well, it does. “This group of specialists that work to try and reduce that im….
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A new series of films is looking to spotlight the integral
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RT @VHSComms: Exciting news- Voluntary Health Scotland Membership is now free- join us today: .
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Join the team! We are looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Lead. It’s an excellent role and such a great organisation!.
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Busy start to #SCVOGathering .@MistryTej questioning FM @JohnSwinney on sustainable funding and valuing the work of their sector on prevention and health inequalities
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RT @ScotCLWnetwork: So important to discuss next steps in shaping the Population Health Framework. Hope some CLWs can join this important @….
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RT @hacscot: Government U-turn on ‘tax on volunteering‘.The chief executive @DisclosureScot which manages the scheme said he was “delighted….
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Volunteers will continue to receive free membership to the
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This was released in my first month of work with @VHSComms with @AlanMcginley6 led by @ClaireJStevens.Really highlighting the experience of ‘living in the gap’.
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
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Excellent session with Alison and Baz - @MakingMusic_SC speaking at the @VHSComms @ScotCLWnetwork event - the importance of music and singing for health! Expertly hosted by @RoisinHurst1
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Roll on February the 5th. Looking forward to this session!.
Great meeting with @kezdugdale @UofGPolicy this morning talking about our event at @scvotweet #SCVOGathering .Really looking forward to our event with @richardmeade13 @MistryTej @jamesjopling @ceosfad @AngiolinaFoster
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RT @VHSComms: How can we, as leaders, ensure that society’s most marginalised gain fairer health outcomes? Join our event at #SCVOGathering….
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January 2025 marks 10 years at @VHSComms for me. Read my short blog below 👇 .Privileged to have worked with such great people in team VHS over the decade! @MistryTej @RoisinHurst1 @kelburd @ClaireJStevens @robmurray11 @k_saeedz @KimSomerside @AlanMcginley6.
**VHS Blog** Read our latest blog from @lmi_blair Lauren our Events & Engagement Lead who reflects on marking 10 years with VHS and why the third sector needs support and recognition now more than ever:
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2024 marked 20 years of @VHSComms! Thank you to everyone who joined us at one of our many events 👏.
Our anniversary year was a busy one, a year of change and many great reflections, collaborations and events. we're looking forward to working with all our members and partners in 2025. @MistryTej @LindaBauld @neilcgray @jenni_minto @BrianWhittle @SortedProject @ScotCLWnetwork
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Interesting first working day of 2025 - great to hear from @JohnSwinney on commitment to tackling poverty and inequality in Scotland. @neilcgray as always a great supporter of third sector @VHSComms and @ScotCLWnetwork #healthinequalities #wearevital
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Thank you @SortedProject for inviting us to visit today. What an amazing time @VHSComms team had!
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RT @PovertyAlliance: "After several decades of steady growth in life expectancies and average incomes alike, Scotland has stagnated in both….
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RT @VHSComms: Thank you to @BrianWhittle @ProfKatSmith @AlliCatalano @ScotHealthEq for speaking at the Health Inequalities Cross Party Grou….
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RT @VHSComms: *New VHS Blog* "A sincere thanks for your support and engagement this year, it’s not been easy for our sector, but the experi….
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RT @VHSComms: Read more from our Chief Executive @MistryTej on the vital role that the third sector play in prevention and health creation….
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RT @VHSComms: Despite many advances and great work being done, there are still barriers to addressing HIV-related inequalities. Find out mo….
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RT @VHSComms: We're looking forward to welcoming attendees tomorrow to our Health inequalities CPG Meeting: Health Equity Research, 1 - 2.3….
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