Bite Back is looking for passionate young people to join forces with us as they step into Scotland. I’m Katie, the new Senior Programmes and Policy Manager (Scotland) at Bite Back — and I’ve got some exciting news. We’re stepping into Scotland for the very first time, and we’re looking for … [Read more...] about Introducing Bite Back: A Youth Movement Fighting For a Healthier Future
Collaboration for Change: Advancing the Right to Palliative Care in Scotland
Scotland stands at a pivotal moment in its journey to ensure that every person facing dying, death and bereavement does so with care and dignity. At the heart of this movement is Marie Curie, whose campaign for a legal Right to Palliative Care has united organisations, policymakers, and … [Read more...] about Collaboration for Change: Advancing the Right to Palliative Care in Scotland
Sarah’s Blog: Will a shift to prevention heal Scotland’s third sector?
Our wonderful third sector is not in the best of health and, ahead of this year’s election, improving our sector’s life expectancy is a key priority. Fair Funding and formal recognition of the sector would help, but is a shift to prevention in public services the long-term cure that we need? SCVO … [Read more...] about Sarah’s Blog: Will a shift to prevention heal Scotland’s third sector?
Sarah’s Blog – Honouring Every Baby, Supporting Every Family: Why Equity in Baby Loss Care Matters More Than Ever
Hello everyone, I’m Sarah Pryde-Smith, CEO of Simba Charity and a bereaved parent. Simba is a Scottish baby loss charity dedicated to honouring and remembering babies who have died at any stage of pregnancy or shortly after birth. At Simba, our mission is clear: to ensure that every bereaved … [Read more...] about Sarah’s Blog – Honouring Every Baby, Supporting Every Family: Why Equity in Baby Loss Care Matters More Than Ever
WithYou in Scotland Blog: Partnership working in Glasgow
Over the years, the work we do with our local partners has taken many forms. When the first Covid lockdown hit Glasgow in March 2020, we all saw firsthand the importance of working together. Within days we were helping the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS) by delivering prescriptions and … [Read more...] about WithYou in Scotland Blog: Partnership working in Glasgow
Susan’s Blog: What befriending can offer to the health of our nation.
The Manifesto for Health Creation calls for a renewed focus on prevention, early intervention, and cross-sectoral collaboration to create health and relieve pressure on acute services. As CEO of Befriending Networks, the national network supporting organisations to deliver quality befriending … [Read more...] about Susan’s Blog: What befriending can offer to the health of our nation.
Simba Charity’s Blog
Simba was delighted to exhibit at the Collaboration for Change VHS Annual Conference this year. We are a values led charity and we are at our best when we work in collaboration, supporting each other, celebrating diversity and using collective skills and abilities to achieve a common goal. We … [Read more...] about Simba Charity’s Blog
Stroke Association Blog: Rehabilitation front and centre for World Stroke Day
For this World Stroke Day (29th October) the Stroke Association is focusing on the struggles stroke survivors often face in finding appropriate rehabilitation in recovery. Stroke survivors, their loved ones and carers say they often feel they don’t know where to turn, just when they are at their … [Read more...] about Stroke Association Blog: Rehabilitation front and centre for World Stroke Day
Scottish Community Link Worker Network survey highlights community link workers’ concerns over job security
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network has published the findings of its Scottish Community Link Worker Network Survey 2025. The aim of the survey was to find out more about community link workers day to day working life - both the challenges and successes - and how the Network can support them … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network survey highlights community link workers’ concerns over job security
Emma’s Blog: Less talk, more action…But how?
Moving from dialogue to true collaboration can feel like climbing a double helix; it isn't a straight path. Emma Abbott, Communications Manager at Charity Finance Group (CFG), shares the lessons learned from a recent collaboration between the charity sector and some of the UK's biggest … [Read more...] about Emma’s Blog: Less talk, more action…But how?
