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Scottish Health Awards 2010

This year’s Scottish Health Awards will be held at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh on Thursday 11th November 2010 to recognise and reward committed and caring individuals within NHSScotland.

Volunteer Development Scotland (VDS) will be sponsoring the volunteering category for the second year running to acknowledge the valuable contribution made by volunteers.

If you would like to nominate a volunteer you feel has made a valuable contribution and feel their efforts should be recognized then visit the Scottish Health Awards website by clicking here and complete the on-line form. All nominations are invited from NHS staff, volunteers and patients or family members.

The closing date for nominations is 5pm on 6th September 2010.

If you have any comments, suggestions or would like to discuss this matter further, please e-mail your response to health@vds.org.uk.
The Refreshed Strategy for Volunteering in NHSScotland

Volunteer Development Scotland and the Scottish Government Health Directorates held a learning event to celebrate the first year of the Refreshed Strategy on Tuesday 24th March 2009, Quincentenary Hall, Surgeon's Hall Complex, Edinburgh.

Volunteer Development Scotland and the Scottish Government Health Directorates held this event to celebrate the progress achieved during 2008/09 and to look forward to the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

The first NHS Board to achieve Investing in Volunteers status described their experience and delegates heard about a variety of excellent volunteering projects taking place within the NHS.

If you want to learn more about the Refreshed Strategy contact us at health@vds.org.uk.


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