We cautiously welcome the focus on health in the UK Government Spending Review with the increased budget for the NHS in England. We are hopeful that the Scottish Government will utilise the corresponding increase to Scotland’s block grant to prioritise health spend, beyond the scope of the NHS, in … [Read more...] about VHS Statement: UK Government Spending Review
The Future of Health in Scotland – an open letter
VHS Chief Executive Tejesh Mistry has signed an open letter which is the result of ongoing, constructive meetings he has attended with influential health leaders. Together, the group are working to find better ways to engage with politicians and decision-makers to drive the change our health system … [Read more...] about The Future of Health in Scotland – an open letter
Andy’s Blog: Finding Hope on the Pitch – How Street Soccer Scotland is Changing Lives
At Street Soccer Scotland, we believe football is more than just a game—it’s a gateway to hope, healing, and human connection. Every week, we welcome people who’ve been pushed to the margins of society and offer them something many haven’t felt in a long time: belonging. We’re here for those … [Read more...] about Andy’s Blog: Finding Hope on the Pitch – How Street Soccer Scotland is Changing Lives
VHS June e-Newsletter
The VHS June 2025 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:Newsletter please sign up here. … [Read more...] about VHS June e-Newsletter
Roisin’s blog: Why I love being a volunteer befriender
As the Project Manager for the Scottish Community Link Worker Network, I hear regularly from CLWs about the need for more services to address social isolation and loneliness; this is one of the main reasons that patients are referred to them by GPs. According to the National Institute on Aging the … [Read more...] about Roisin’s blog: Why I love being a volunteer befriender
Lauren’s Blog: Ten Years, Thousands of Connections, and One Big Thank You
After more than ten years at Voluntary Health Scotland, it’s time for me to say goodbye. That sentence feels surreal to write. Because VHS hasn’t just been my job—it’s always felt so much more. When I joined VHS back in 2015, my role was to develop a new programme of events and engagement … [Read more...] about Lauren’s Blog: Ten Years, Thousands of Connections, and One Big Thank You
CLW Team of the Year Winner’s Blog: Stirling and Clackmannanshire
The Stirling and Clackmannanshire Community Link Worker team has been running in its current format for just over 2 years. We have a Lead CLW in each of the two council areas we work across and one CLW in each area as well. As a small team of 4, we work very closely together and, while we are … [Read more...] about CLW Team of the Year Winner’s Blog: Stirling and Clackmannanshire
VHS May e-Newsletter
The VHS May 2025 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:Newsletter please sign up here. … [Read more...] about VHS May e-Newsletter
Making a real difference across Scotland – 2025 SCLWN Award Winners Announced
VHS and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) are excited to announce the winners of our Inaugural Scottish Community Link Worker Network Awards 2025. These awards aim to shine a spotlight on Community Link Workers and the teams driving early intervention and prevention across … [Read more...] about Making a real difference across Scotland – 2025 SCLWN Award Winners Announced
Paul’s Blog: A different approach to delivering social security in Scotland
Professor Paul Knight OBE is Social Security Scotland’s Chief Medical Advisor. In this blog he explains Social Security Scotland’s different approach to delivering benefits in Scotland with person-centred values at its heart.Preview (opens in a new tab) Since the formation of Social Security … [Read more...] about Paul’s Blog: A different approach to delivering social security in Scotland
