In an interview with us ahead of the 2024 VHS Annual Conference, Tejesh Mistry talked of the need for third sector organisations delivering support and services on the ground across Scotland to be treated as equal partners in realising the ambitions for a healthier country. There is perhaps no … [Read more...] about John’s blog: The meek will not inherit the health policy earth

Easing the Pressure on NHS Scotland: How Volunteer Drivers Can Support the Healthcare System. The waiting time for an outpatient appointment with NHS Scotland has doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 500,000 individuals waiting for treatment as of March 2024 – the largest backlog since … [Read more...] about Sarah’s Blog: Easing the Pressure on NHS Scotland

Living Streets Scotland works to promote everyday walking and wheeling – that’s walking to the shops, walking to school or work, or walking with friends, or doing those things using a wheelchair or other mobility aid. Walking is the most frequent form of exercise for people of all ages and the one … [Read more...] about Kate’s Blog: The Power of Walking

 Promoting Fairer Health and Wellbeing in Scotland: Advocacy, Education, Empowerment, and Stakeholder Partnership       VoiceAbility is a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting and promoting human rights by providing free, independent advocacy to individuals across the UK. We believe in … [Read more...] about Alex and Yasmin’s Blog: Promoting Fairer Health and Wellbeing in Scotland

The Sorted Project Showcases Unique Service in Voluntary Health Scotland’s Poster Competition for The Vital Health Sector Conference The Sorted Project is excited to announce our participation in the Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) poster competition! This opportunity is a significant step for our … [Read more...] about Karen’s Blog: A Journey to Recovery

CANDU is a cancer lived experience charity founded in 2018 in Dundee.  Members have all been affected by cancer and are committed to supporting others both practically and emotionally as well as sharing their lived experience to influence and promote change and improvement within support … [Read more...] about Julie and Peter’s Blog: Defining Lived Expertise by Design

The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) is a Scottish registered charity that supports women, families and communities with evidence-based information and practical peer support to help give children the best start in life. Central to our work is promoting the mental and physical wellbeing of mothers and … [Read more...] about Sarah and Kirstin’s Blog:Breastfeeding Network Peer Support – Reducing Health inequalities in our communities.

People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), a fluctuating, debilitating neurological condition, face stigma and discrimination. In Scotland, there are no specialist services or a clinical pathway for ME despite it being a common condition that negatively impacts the Quality of Life of not only the … [Read more...] about Avril’s Blog: Standing with people with ME

As Community Development Lead at Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care (SPPC), I’ve been privileged to be part of many meaningful pieces of work. One project I’m particularly proud of is our End of Life Aid Skills for Everyone (EASE) Course. I lead on the delivery and development of the course, … [Read more...] about Caroline’s Blog: End of Life Aid Skills for Everyone: EASE