VHS was excited to announce our FREE membership at the Gathering Event last month. This is an exciting and big change for VHS. By joining VHS, you’re not just becoming part of an organisation — you’re joining a movement dedicated to health creation, collaboration, and lasting change. Find out more … [Read more...] about VHS Membership is now FREE
VHS March 2025 e-Newsletter
The VHS March 2025 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. … [Read more...] about VHS March 2025 e-Newsletter
Salena’s Blog: Promoting the health and wellbeing of disabled children and young people and their families in Scotland
Disabled children and young people, their siblings, parents, and carers experience multiple interacting barriers to the realisation of their rights, including the right to an adequate standard of living and the right to highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. For over 50 years, … [Read more...] about Salena’s Blog: Promoting the health and wellbeing of disabled children and young people and their families in Scotland
Hilda’s Blog: Keeping Going Against the Odds
Nurturing the wellbeing of the third sector workforce in times of challenge I have worked in the third sector since 1991. In fact, with local residents in Drumchapel we established what went on to be COPE Scotland. Prior to that I worked as a mental health nurse. I left the NHS because I could … [Read more...] about Hilda’s Blog: Keeping Going Against the Odds
Cabinet Secretary welcomes launch of new films celebrating Community Link Workers in Scotland
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) have launched some short films which celebrate and showcase the vital work of community link workers in Scotland. There are 4 films - one each from the perspective of CLWs, patients and GPs – and an overview film which … [Read more...] about Cabinet Secretary welcomes launch of new films celebrating Community Link Workers in Scotland
VHS February 2025 e-Newsletter
The VHS February 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 February 2025 e-Newsletter
Dr Raghib’s Blog: Our Future Health will change the way diseases are treated – but we need help to ensure everyone in Scotland can reap the benefits.
Today, millions of people spend many years of their life in poor health, suffering from common diseases like cancer, dementia and heart disease. As an NHS doctor, I know that too often, these diseases are only detected and treated when patients start to show symptoms and signs. Our Future Health … [Read more...] about Dr Raghib’s Blog: Our Future Health will change the way diseases are treated – but we need help to ensure everyone in Scotland can reap the benefits.
Framework for Collaboration launched to address mental health and distress calls
Ensuring those in mental health distress get the right support in the right place. A groundbreaking Framework for Collaboration has been launched, marking a significant step in improving how emergency services respond to mental health crises in Scotland. The Framework has been signed off by Maree … [Read more...] about Framework for Collaboration launched to address mental health and distress calls
PVG fee waiver for volunteers is retained
Following engagement with our members at a Members Meet-Up in 2024, Voluntary Health Scotland submitted a response to the Disclosure Scotland fees consultation. VHS Chief Executive Tejesh Mistry has commented on the decision not to replace the current fee waiver for volunteers in Qualifying … [Read more...] about PVG fee waiver for volunteers is retained
Pasna’s Blog: Creating vibrant communities that celebrate connection and combat loneliness
This year is very exciting for us - we are all set to light the Weekday Wow Factor fuse in Angus! Although we have always taken our Daytime Discos on the road, it’s usually as one-off visits to other projects and venues - Isle of Lewis and Edinburgh Dementia Arts Festivals; Inverness Dementia … [Read more...] about Pasna’s Blog: Creating vibrant communities that celebrate connection and combat loneliness
