Scottish Families is a national charity which supports anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland, whether they are still actively using substances, are in recovery, or you are bereaved. We give information and support family members with confidence, communication, and … [Read more...] about Rebecca’s Blog: Supporting Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Kellie’s Blog: VHS membership is growing – and we’d love you to join us!
Since launching our FREE membership at The Gathering in February, Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) has seen our membership reach over 200+ organisations. That’s a huge 30% increase in members — and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Whether you’ve recently joined us or have been part of the VHS network … [Read more...] about Kellie’s Blog: VHS membership is growing – and we’d love you to join us!
Natasha’s Blog: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a fantastic annual opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer, the fourth most common cancer in Scotland. The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be. In fact, more than 9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer when it is … [Read more...] about Natasha’s Blog: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Key Messages: Missingness in Healthcare
VHS hosted an engagement event on 26 March with Andrea Williamson, Professor of General Practice and Inclusion Health at the University of Glasgow. This event followed on from a presentation Andrea delivered at our 2024 Annual Conference, about her work on missingness. Her work aims to understand … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Missingness in Healthcare
Professor Andrea Williamson’s Blog: Applying a ‘Missingness Lens’ to Healthcare
What is Missingness in Healthcare? Missingness is a term that encapsulates a persistent and troubling pattern—when individuals repeatedly miss healthcare opportunities, which can lead to adverse health outcomes. It is not just about missing an appointment; it is about missing care and support, … [Read more...] about Professor Andrea Williamson’s Blog: Applying a ‘Missingness Lens’ to Healthcare
Marks’s Blog- Breaking the Cycle: A Bold Vision for Integrating Health and Social Care in Scotland
Mark McAllister is the Organisational Lead for Strategic Development at Public Health Scotland. The future of prevention lies in partnership working and that’s why I was pleased to speak to VHS members at the event on the 20th March to discuss the Population Health Framework. We all know the … [Read more...] about Marks’s Blog- Breaking the Cycle: A Bold Vision for Integrating Health and Social Care in Scotland
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
Lauren’s Blog: Stronger, Louder, Together: Why VHS Membership is Now Free
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting change at Voluntary Health Scotland — our membership is now completely free for third sector organisations. This move is rooted in our ongoing commitment to listening and responding to the needs of our members, particularly during these challenging times for … [Read more...] about Lauren’s Blog: Stronger, Louder, Together: Why VHS Membership is Now Free
Roisin’s Blog: New films showcase the impact of Community Link Workers in Scotland
I am so pleased to be able to announce the launch of these films from The Scottish Community Link Worker Network and Voluntary Health Scotland which showcase the vital contribution that community link workers (CLWs) and social prescribing make to primary care and local communities across … [Read more...] about Roisin’s Blog: New films showcase the impact of Community Link Workers in Scotland
