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
Art in Healthcare Blog: Creativity That Heals
Art in Healthcare’s mission is to provide engaging and impactful creative opportunities to support and improve the mental and physical health and wellbeing of individuals in Scotland. Many of these activities take place in community, health and social care settings and most are collaborative. We … [Read more...] about Art in Healthcare Blog: Creativity That Heals
VHS October e-Newsletter
The VHS October 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 October e-Newsletter
Join Our Board of Trustees
We are excited to launch the recruitment of two new elected trustees to the Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) Board of Trustees. We are a movement for health creation. We work with our members and partners to address health inequalities and to create better health and wellbeing for people and … [Read more...] about Join Our Board of Trustees
Mehar’s Blog: Celebrating Music, Memory, and Momentum for Change
September has been nothing short of extraordinary at Playlist for Life as we marked World Alzheimer's Month with many moments showing how and why music can make such a difference to improving wellbeing. We celebrated our 3rd National Playlist Day on September 19 after galvanising support from … [Read more...] about Mehar’s Blog: Celebrating Music, Memory, and Momentum for Change
VHS September e-Newsletter
The VHS September 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 September e-Newsletter
Laura’s Blog: Putting accessibility at the centre of eye health and care
When we think about accessibility in health and social care, physical adjustments like ramps or braille signage might come to mind. But true accessibility runs much deeper - it’s about how services are designed, how information is shared, how technology is used, and ultimately, how people feel when … [Read more...] about Laura’s Blog: Putting accessibility at the centre of eye health and care
Get Involved: Exhibition & Sponsorship Opportunities
On October 28th we'll be holding our Annual Conference "Collaboration for Change" in Glasgow. Exhibit in our Health Creation Hub! Would your organisation like to be placed at the heart of the event? This is a great opportunity to showcase your organisation to delegates in the third sector. … [Read more...] about Get Involved: Exhibition & Sponsorship Opportunities
VHS August e-Newsletter
The VHS August 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 August e-Newsletter
Cecily’s Blog: Health Equity in Action – A New Chapter with VHS
I’m just over a month into my role as Interim Operations and Event Coordinator at Voluntary Health Scotland, and I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive, proactive, and motivating environment to start my career in Scotland’s health and wellbeing third sector. My background is in public … [Read more...] about Cecily’s Blog: Health Equity in Action – A New Chapter with VHS
