Socialist Health Association

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Welcome to the web site of SHA Scotland

 

The SHA was founded in 1930 to campaign for a National Health Service. We are a socialist organisation that is affiliated to and actively supports the Scottish Labour Party. However, we do not require our members to join the Labour Party.

 

SHA Scotland is committed to a broad public health approach to health policy. Other key principles include:

  • Treatment provided according to need and free at the time of delivery.

  • Democratic accountability at all levels

  • Users of health care should be the focus of the service, not as ‘customers’ but as partners in care

  • Health care services should be provided by high quality, directly employed staff

  • Effective collaboration between health and social care

  • The capacity to deliver an effective service

  • Celebrate diversity and ensure equal access to health care.

SHA Scotland meets four times per year at Glasgow City Council Chambers starting at 7pm.

Thursday 25 September 2008

Thursday 22 January 2009 (AGM)

 

If you would like further details or wish to join SHA Scotland see contact information below.

 

What's New!

 

The next SHA meeting will be held on Thursday 18 June at City Chambers, Glasgow. Starting at 7pm.

Dates for the rest of the year are: 22 October & 21 Jan 2010 (AGM)

 

Health Inequalities: The Scottish Experience.

Saturday 27th June

Friends Meeting House Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2JL

 

with Professor Richard Wilkinson - the Equality Trust

Professor John Frank Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy.

Professor Stewart Mercer Department of General Practice & Primary Care Glasgow

Professor Allyson Pollock Centre for International Public Health Policy University of Edinburgh

This is organised in conjunction with Lothian Deprivation Interest Group



NHS 60th Anniversary Paper

SHA Scotland's contribution to the celebration.

 

Local Healthcare Bill

SHA Scotland response on consultation to introduce direct elections to Health Boards

 

 

Contact Information

Secretary: Dave Watson

Telephone
0870 7777006
FAX
0141 331 1203
Postal address
UNISON House, 14 West Campbell St, Glasgow G2 6RX
Electronic mail
General Information: d.watson@unison.co.uk

Webmaster:
d.watson@unison.co.uk
 

SHA SCOTLAND OFFICERS

Chair:               Dr David Conway

Vice-Chair:      Ali Syed

Secretary:        Dave Watson

Treasurer:        Bob Thompson

 

 

To join the SHA

SHA Scotland is an autonomous part of the UK Socialist Health Association and membership covers both organisations.

Membership of the SHA provides:

  • Free entrance to SHA Scotland meetings
  • Reduced fees for our conferences
  • Subscription to the SHA Journal Socialism & Health
  • Voting rights as a member of a Socialist Society affiliated to the Labour Party
  • Opportunities to contribute to the development of health policies

 Membership costs:

  • £10 for individuals with low income
  • £25 for Individuals or £24 if you pay by Standing Order
  • £25 for Local Organisations

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