VHS have submitted our response to the Health and Sport Committee Inquiry into Social Care. Our response has been informed by a roundtable held with member organisations and a presentation from the Assistant Clerk to Health and Sport Committee who is leading on the Inquiry, Susan Brown. We have … [Read more...] about VHS response to the Health and Sport Committee Inquiry into Social Care
What’s new? Read our February 2020 e-bulletin
Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here Sign up to receive it direct each month … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our February 2020 e-bulletin
Volunteering in Health: help VHS evaluate the Clear Pathway Guidance
During February 2020 we are keen to hear from third sector organisations that actively recruit and engage volunteers in NHS settings, e.g. hospitals. If you are involved in this type of work please take a few minutes to complete our online survey which aims to understand awareness of the guidance … [Read more...] about Volunteering in Health: help VHS evaluate the Clear Pathway Guidance
Emma’s blog: Public Health and the Empowerment of Communities
I have two sons; a funny energetic three year old and an alert, cuddly five month old. It’s brilliant and tough at the same time. I look forward each week to going to the local baby group which is run by community volunteers. This is the place where I can find friendship, network links, exchange … [Read more...] about Emma’s blog: Public Health and the Empowerment of Communities
What’s new? Read our January 2020 e-bulletin
Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here Sign up to receive it direct each month … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our January 2020 e-bulletin
Linda’s Blog: The IMPACT of Smoking on Mental Health
At the start of every New Year, many people decide that they’ll quit smoking – a great idea and one which can bring both physical and financial benefits. At the start of a new decade, there’s perhaps even more impetus to do so: a determination to address and change bad habits for good. Everybody … [Read more...] about Linda’s Blog: The IMPACT of Smoking on Mental Health
Our Festive Break Christmas 2019
We would like all our members and supporters to know that the team at VHS is taking a longer than usual festive break, as our office will be out of bounds for three weeks to undergo a major face lift. From Monday 23rd December to Friday 10th January you won't be able to telephone or visit us, so … [Read more...] about Our Festive Break Christmas 2019
Leonie’s Blog: Culture, Health and Social Change
I joined Renfrewshire Council in late 2018 in the newly-created post of Paisley Partnership, Strategic Lead for Cultural Regeneration, having previously held culture-related roles with the Scottish Government, Creative Scotland and a variety of other organisations. On 29th November 2019 I was … [Read more...] about Leonie’s Blog: Culture, Health and Social Change
What’s new? Read our December 2019 e-bulletin
Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here. Sign up to get it direct each month. … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our December 2019 e-bulletin
Falling Off a Cliff at 65: Key Learnings
There is an urgent need to shine a light into the difficulties which some people experience after age 65 if they either have a long-standing mental health condition (e.g. schizophrenia) or if they develop one (e.g. depression or anxiety). During 2019 VHS has collaborated with Support in Mind … [Read more...] about Falling Off a Cliff at 65: Key Learnings
