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
Ygam Blog: Raising greater awareness around gaming and gambling harms
Ygam is the UK's leading charity dedicated to preventing gaming and gambling harms among young people through awareness-raising, education, and research. Since its inception in 2014, Ygam has trained over 35,000 professionals working with children and young people, enabling the charity to reach an … [Read more...] about Ygam Blog: Raising greater awareness around gaming and gambling harms
Emilie’s Blog – Research into Social Prescribing: What’s the Story So Far?
This blog by Emilie McSwiggan, a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh, outlines findings from a review that aimed to summarise what questions have been addressed in social prescribing research so far. Social Prescribing research is booming Research and policy interest in social … [Read more...] about Emilie’s Blog – Research into Social Prescribing: What’s the Story So Far?
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
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
A momentous three weeks for health creation in Scotland
Sarah Latto, VHS Policy and Public Affairs Lead, reflects on her first three weeks in post including the publication of the Population Health Framework and the Service Renewal Framework this week. Today marks exactly three weeks since I joined Voluntary Health Scotland as the Policy and Public … [Read more...] about A momentous three weeks for health creation in Scotland
Andy’s Blog: Finding Hope on the Pitch – How Street Soccer Scotland is Changing Lives
At Street Soccer Scotland, we believe football is more than just a game—it’s a gateway to hope, healing, and human connection. Every week, we welcome people who’ve been pushed to the margins of society and offer them something many haven’t felt in a long time: belonging. We’re here for those … [Read more...] about Andy’s Blog: Finding Hope on the Pitch – How Street Soccer Scotland is Changing Lives
Roisin’s blog: Why I love being a volunteer befriender
As the Project Manager for the Scottish Community Link Worker Network, I hear regularly from CLWs about the need for more services to address social isolation and loneliness; this is one of the main reasons that patients are referred to them by GPs. According to the National Institute on Aging the … [Read more...] about Roisin’s blog: Why I love being a volunteer befriender
Lauren’s Blog: Ten Years, Thousands of Connections, and One Big Thank You
After more than ten years at Voluntary Health Scotland, it’s time for me to say goodbye. That sentence feels surreal to write. Because VHS hasn’t just been my job—it’s always felt so much more. When I joined VHS back in 2015, my role was to develop a new programme of events and engagement … [Read more...] about Lauren’s Blog: Ten Years, Thousands of Connections, and One Big Thank You
CLW Team of the Year Winner’s Blog: Stirling and Clackmannanshire
The Stirling and Clackmannanshire Community Link Worker team has been running in its current format for just over 2 years. We have a Lead CLW in each of the two council areas we work across and one CLW in each area as well. As a small team of 4, we work very closely together and, while we are … [Read more...] about CLW Team of the Year Winner’s Blog: Stirling and Clackmannanshire
