Claire Stevens
@clairejstevens.bsky.social
Creating, caring and campaigning for change. Rewired, not retired. Trustee @BridgendFarmhse. Hon Mem @FPH. Carer #Parkinson's #LewyBodyDementia. Artist @leithartschool @edinburghprints
Excellent annual lecture organised by the Edinburgh branch of @parkinsons.org.uk and presented by @kirkebylab.bsky.social on advances in stem cell based surgery to restore dopamine levels for people with Parkinson's. Thank you to all involved. @jamesjopling.bsky.social @rcpedin.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Excellent annual lecture organised by the Edinburgh branch of @parkinsons.org.uk and presented by @kirkebylab.bsky.social on advances in stem cell based surgery to restore dopamine levels for people with Parkinson's. Thank you to all involved. @jamesjopling.bsky.social @rcpedin.bsky.social
Proud to be a trustee of @neuroalscotland.bsky.social whose vital work is shining a light on the unmet needs of people with neurological conditions and their carers.
We've made front page news! 👏
Our newly published report, 'Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Hope', reveals how Scotland’s ‘invisible’ patients and carers are falling between the cracks.
Read the full article here:
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2529755...
Our newly published report, 'Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Hope', reveals how Scotland’s ‘invisible’ patients and carers are falling between the cracks.
Read the full article here:
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2529755...
July 10, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Proud to be a trustee of @neuroalscotland.bsky.social whose vital work is shining a light on the unmet needs of people with neurological conditions and their carers.
Such an important statement and proposal, from a diverse group of committed senior figures who share a belief that the health of our people is central to the success of our nation, and that we need to re-imagine how health is created in Scotland.
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/the-...
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/the-...
The Future of Health in Scotland - an open letter - Enlighten
This letter first appeared in The Scotsman on 10 June 2025
www.enlighten.scot
June 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Such an important statement and proposal, from a diverse group of committed senior figures who share a belief that the health of our people is central to the success of our nation, and that we need to re-imagine how health is created in Scotland.
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/the-...
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/the-...
Excellent @scotparl.bsky.social reception tonight, presented by @vhscotland.bsky.social & the CPG on Health Inequalities, with Emma Harper MSP and Health Minister Jenni Minto MSP, & showcasing the best of Scotland's third sector health creators, including the wonderful NEMO leading us in song.
May 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Excellent @scotparl.bsky.social reception tonight, presented by @vhscotland.bsky.social & the CPG on Health Inequalities, with Emma Harper MSP and Health Minister Jenni Minto MSP, & showcasing the best of Scotland's third sector health creators, including the wonderful NEMO leading us in song.
This was a great conversation with Angela tonight, shining a light on human rights and unpaid carers. Key takeaways for me included her call to stop sentimentalising caring and politicise it instead, and for carers to not be fearful of using the language of human rights.
Following her lecture on "Equity: Today and Tomorrow", Professor Angela O'Hagan is in conversion with Claire Stevens on the rights of carers tonight at Edinburgh City Chambers, marking the 60th Anniversary of Carers UK in Scotland.
May 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This was a great conversation with Angela tonight, shining a light on human rights and unpaid carers. Key takeaways for me included her call to stop sentimentalising caring and politicise it instead, and for carers to not be fearful of using the language of human rights.
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Excited to announce that w/ @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, NCCH will edit a special issue of @rsph.bsky.social peer-reviewed journal Perspectives in Public Health. Focused on the role of Creative Health in Public Health, submission deadline: 1 September 2025.
More info: ncch.org.uk/news/the-rol...
More info: ncch.org.uk/news/the-rol...
April 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Excited to announce that w/ @artscouncilengland.bsky.social, NCCH will edit a special issue of @rsph.bsky.social peer-reviewed journal Perspectives in Public Health. Focused on the role of Creative Health in Public Health, submission deadline: 1 September 2025.
More info: ncch.org.uk/news/the-rol...
More info: ncch.org.uk/news/the-rol...
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Join us at Voices of Health Creation-Scottish Parliament Garden Lobby Evening Reception, May 14, 6pm. Sponsored by Emma Harper MSP, in collaboration with VHS & the Health Inequalities CPG it's going to be a wonderful evening. View more details & booking tinyurl.com/p2c5h3dx
April 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Join us at Voices of Health Creation-Scottish Parliament Garden Lobby Evening Reception, May 14, 6pm. Sponsored by Emma Harper MSP, in collaboration with VHS & the Health Inequalities CPG it's going to be a wonderful evening. View more details & booking tinyurl.com/p2c5h3dx
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April 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Dementia is the LEADING cause of death in women in Scotland, so why is it not even mentioned in the Scottish Government's women's health plan? www.alzscot.org/news/interna...
@agescotland.bsky.social @parkinsons.org.uk
@vhscotland.bsky.social
@carersscotland.bsky.social
@alzscot.bsky.social
@agescotland.bsky.social @parkinsons.org.uk
@vhscotland.bsky.social
@carersscotland.bsky.social
@alzscot.bsky.social
International Women's Day | Alzheimer Scotland
Thea Laurie, an NDCAN member and former carer, shares her thoughts on women's brain health for International Women’s Day.
www.alzscot.org
March 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Dementia is the LEADING cause of death in women in Scotland, so why is it not even mentioned in the Scottish Government's women's health plan? www.alzscot.org/news/interna...
@agescotland.bsky.social @parkinsons.org.uk
@vhscotland.bsky.social
@carersscotland.bsky.social
@alzscot.bsky.social
@agescotland.bsky.social @parkinsons.org.uk
@vhscotland.bsky.social
@carersscotland.bsky.social
@alzscot.bsky.social
I know VHS and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network have been sharing these films, but just wanted to say, they are just SO good as well as quick to watch, if you haven't already. I especially like the GP one and the patient one. Worth sharing widely.
vhscotland.org.uk/cabinet-secr...
vhscotland.org.uk/cabinet-secr...
Cabinet Secretary welcomes launch of new films celebrating Community Link Workers in ScotlandBlueskyE-mailLinkedInTwitterE-mailFacebookLinkedInRSSTwitter
vhscotland.org.uk
March 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I know VHS and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network have been sharing these films, but just wanted to say, they are just SO good as well as quick to watch, if you haven't already. I especially like the GP one and the patient one. Worth sharing widely.
vhscotland.org.uk/cabinet-secr...
vhscotland.org.uk/cabinet-secr...
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It's #BrainAwarenessWeek! 🧠
We urge you to browse the hashtag - it's filled with excellent neurological organisations sharing great advice & information on a variety of conditions, including Parkinson's.
We'll be bringing you more info throughout the week - stay tuned 👉
#BrainAwarenessWeek2025
We urge you to browse the hashtag - it's filled with excellent neurological organisations sharing great advice & information on a variety of conditions, including Parkinson's.
We'll be bringing you more info throughout the week - stay tuned 👉
#BrainAwarenessWeek2025
March 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
It's #BrainAwarenessWeek! 🧠
We urge you to browse the hashtag - it's filled with excellent neurological organisations sharing great advice & information on a variety of conditions, including Parkinson's.
We'll be bringing you more info throughout the week - stay tuned 👉
#BrainAwarenessWeek2025
We urge you to browse the hashtag - it's filled with excellent neurological organisations sharing great advice & information on a variety of conditions, including Parkinson's.
We'll be bringing you more info throughout the week - stay tuned 👉
#BrainAwarenessWeek2025
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“Getting involved with Rachel was quite amazing because it helped bolster my confidence and being able to go outside and meet new people and do different things.” Find out more about the important work of Community Link Workers in our new video at youtu.be/59sY-7Ssymk?...
Community Link Workers-Patient Stories
YouTube video by Voluntary Health Scotland
youtu.be
March 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
“Getting involved with Rachel was quite amazing because it helped bolster my confidence and being able to go outside and meet new people and do different things.” Find out more about the important work of Community Link Workers in our new video at youtu.be/59sY-7Ssymk?...
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VHS and The Scottish Community Link Worker Network are delighted to launch our new series of videos which showcase the impact of CLWs in Scotland. Watch, listen and share - read more at lnkd.in/ePJiN8FQ
February 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
VHS and The Scottish Community Link Worker Network are delighted to launch our new series of videos which showcase the impact of CLWs in Scotland. Watch, listen and share - read more at lnkd.in/ePJiN8FQ
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Join the team! We are looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Lead. It’s an excellent role for someone looking for a policy position at a great organisation tackling health inequalities in Scotland. vhscotland.org.uk/vhs-is-recru...
February 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Join the team! We are looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Lead. It’s an excellent role for someone looking for a policy position at a great organisation tackling health inequalities in Scotland. vhscotland.org.uk/vhs-is-recru...
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👉 Today Glasgow City Region launched the CHIA [Capital Investment Health Impact] tool!
Making it easier to embed health and equity in capital infrastructure decision making. Read more here: www.chiatoolkit.co.uk
Making it easier to embed health and equity in capital infrastructure decision making. Read more here: www.chiatoolkit.co.uk
December 17, 2024 at 1:57 PM
👉 Today Glasgow City Region launched the CHIA [Capital Investment Health Impact] tool!
Making it easier to embed health and equity in capital infrastructure decision making. Read more here: www.chiatoolkit.co.uk
Making it easier to embed health and equity in capital infrastructure decision making. Read more here: www.chiatoolkit.co.uk
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🎁 Searching for a last minute present?
Our Gift Cards can be used to purchase prints, books, jewellery, and other items in our shop- and they can also be used to buy printmaking courses and workshops. 🤩
Our shop is open until 22 December, 10:00am - 6:00pm.
#giftcard #perfectgift #art
Our Gift Cards can be used to purchase prints, books, jewellery, and other items in our shop- and they can also be used to buy printmaking courses and workshops. 🤩
Our shop is open until 22 December, 10:00am - 6:00pm.
#giftcard #perfectgift #art
December 18, 2024 at 9:01 AM
🎁 Searching for a last minute present?
Our Gift Cards can be used to purchase prints, books, jewellery, and other items in our shop- and they can also be used to buy printmaking courses and workshops. 🤩
Our shop is open until 22 December, 10:00am - 6:00pm.
#giftcard #perfectgift #art
Our Gift Cards can be used to purchase prints, books, jewellery, and other items in our shop- and they can also be used to buy printmaking courses and workshops. 🤩
Our shop is open until 22 December, 10:00am - 6:00pm.
#giftcard #perfectgift #art
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❄️ Join us this Thursday, 12 December for the online conversation The Art of Printmaking with Kinngait Studios
https://edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/events/76/
Image: Quvianaqtuk Pudlat, Wolf in the Mist. A collaboration between Kinngait and Edinburgh Printmakers.
https://edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/events/76/
Image: Quvianaqtuk Pudlat, Wolf in the Mist. A collaboration between Kinngait and Edinburgh Printmakers.
December 10, 2024 at 3:02 PM
❄️ Join us this Thursday, 12 December for the online conversation The Art of Printmaking with Kinngait Studios
https://edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/events/76/
Image: Quvianaqtuk Pudlat, Wolf in the Mist. A collaboration between Kinngait and Edinburgh Printmakers.
https://edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/events/76/
Image: Quvianaqtuk Pudlat, Wolf in the Mist. A collaboration between Kinngait and Edinburgh Printmakers.
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🧑🎨 New Year's Resolution: Do More Art
🎨 Our Printmaking Courses and Workshops for 2025 are live on our website: edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/studio/courses
🌟 Book at least a month in advance to get an Early Bird Discount of 15%
#art #creativity #printmaking
🎨 Our Printmaking Courses and Workshops for 2025 are live on our website: edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/studio/courses
🌟 Book at least a month in advance to get an Early Bird Discount of 15%
#art #creativity #printmaking
December 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM
🧑🎨 New Year's Resolution: Do More Art
🎨 Our Printmaking Courses and Workshops for 2025 are live on our website: edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/studio/courses
🌟 Book at least a month in advance to get an Early Bird Discount of 15%
#art #creativity #printmaking
🎨 Our Printmaking Courses and Workshops for 2025 are live on our website: edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/studio/courses
🌟 Book at least a month in advance to get an Early Bird Discount of 15%
#art #creativity #printmaking
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🏆 Congratulations to Scott Baxter: awarded the EP Members Show Award for "Flotilla"
The work subverts the alarmist headlines of tabloid newspapers into objects of hope for refugees fleeing persecution.
The artist's profits will be donated to The International Rescue Committee.
The work subverts the alarmist headlines of tabloid newspapers into objects of hope for refugees fleeing persecution.
The artist's profits will be donated to The International Rescue Committee.
December 4, 2024 at 11:43 AM
🏆 Congratulations to Scott Baxter: awarded the EP Members Show Award for "Flotilla"
The work subverts the alarmist headlines of tabloid newspapers into objects of hope for refugees fleeing persecution.
The artist's profits will be donated to The International Rescue Committee.
The work subverts the alarmist headlines of tabloid newspapers into objects of hope for refugees fleeing persecution.
The artist's profits will be donated to The International Rescue Committee.
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We are welcoming the news that he Scottish Government has committed to matching the UK Government by raising the earnings threshold for Carers Support Payment today in the draft Scottish Budget.
December 4, 2024 at 4:07 PM
We are welcoming the news that he Scottish Government has committed to matching the UK Government by raising the earnings threshold for Carers Support Payment today in the draft Scottish Budget.
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🥂Please join us this Thursday for the opening of our Members Exhibition, Hope/Dòchas
28 November
6:30-8:30pm
Book your free space here: edinburghprintmakers.online.red61.co.uk/event/7894:2...
Images: Christine Sloman, Alison Grant, Gavin Johnston, Emma Whigham
#art #edinburgh #printmaking
28 November
6:30-8:30pm
Book your free space here: edinburghprintmakers.online.red61.co.uk/event/7894:2...
Images: Christine Sloman, Alison Grant, Gavin Johnston, Emma Whigham
#art #edinburgh #printmaking
November 26, 2024 at 1:51 PM
🥂Please join us this Thursday for the opening of our Members Exhibition, Hope/Dòchas
28 November
6:30-8:30pm
Book your free space here: edinburghprintmakers.online.red61.co.uk/event/7894:2...
Images: Christine Sloman, Alison Grant, Gavin Johnston, Emma Whigham
#art #edinburgh #printmaking
28 November
6:30-8:30pm
Book your free space here: edinburghprintmakers.online.red61.co.uk/event/7894:2...
Images: Christine Sloman, Alison Grant, Gavin Johnston, Emma Whigham
#art #edinburgh #printmaking
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Excellent conversations happening in the discussion groups, both online and in person at COSLA Conference Centre this afternoon at the #CarersParliament.
November 27, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Excellent conversations happening in the discussion groups, both online and in person at COSLA Conference Centre this afternoon at the #CarersParliament.
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It has been so powerful hearing from so many passionate carers today, raising their questions and concerns to Maree Todd MSP and Councillor Paul Kelly at the #CarersParliament.
November 27, 2024 at 12:17 PM
It has been so powerful hearing from so many passionate carers today, raising their questions and concerns to Maree Todd MSP and Councillor Paul Kelly at the #CarersParliament.
I am here too, looking forward to the day 👏👏👏 and identifying strongly with Prof Ian Welsh opening remarks @CarersScotland @richardmeade13 @IanMWelsh @MareeToddMSP @VHSComms @NeuroAlScotland @ALLIANCEScot @ParkinsonsUKSco @jamesjopling @lbsorg @alzscot
Carers Parliament day today! Looking forward to welcoming #unpaidcarers to Edinburgh to hear their thoughts on social care, social security and financial security. @carersscotland.bsky.social
November 27, 2024 at 11:01 AM
I am here too, looking forward to the day 👏👏👏 and identifying strongly with Prof Ian Welsh opening remarks @CarersScotland @richardmeade13 @IanMWelsh @MareeToddMSP @VHSComms @NeuroAlScotland @ALLIANCEScot @ParkinsonsUKSco @jamesjopling @lbsorg @alzscot
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A huge thankyou to Professor Ian Welsh OBE for chairing our #CarersParliament today at COSLA conference centre in Edinburgh.
November 27, 2024 at 10:56 AM
A huge thankyou to Professor Ian Welsh OBE for chairing our #CarersParliament today at COSLA conference centre in Edinburgh.