Human Rights & Health: making the connections
13th April 2010
Long Term
Conditions Alliance Scotland (LTCAS) Hub, 349 Bath
Street, Glasgow
This conference organised by Voluntary Health Scotland will focus on what we can all do to promote and support the human rights of people using health services in Scotland. Respecting and delivering the human right to 'enjoy the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health' can be a challenge - from service design to frontline delivery.
It will provide a unique opportunity to:
- Gain a better understanding of the Human Rights standards and principles that impact on health services from home to hospital
- Become aware of how we can improve health services using a human rights-based approach, particularly at a time of financial cutbacks
- Review examples of good practice which can be replicated in the voluntary and public sectors
The Conference will also discuss how the proposed Patient's Rights Bill can lead to better and more responsive health services.
Who should attend?
- Voluntary sector organisations including healthy living centres, community health initiatives and social care organisations
- Public sector organisations working in any area of health improvement or health and care provision
- Carers and members of the public are also encouraged to attend
Link to the conference flyer / programme.
(News item published: 9 March 2010)
Page last edited: 26 July 2010
