“Why do you volunteer with the charity that you work for?” That is a question that I am often asked – it can seem a crazy thing on top of what is a very full time job. I am not alone in this craziness! Our 200 strong team of volunteer colleagues have all kinds of other responsibilities - paid … [Read more...] about Nicola’s Blog: Volunteering with the charity I work for!
Health Policy Matters – September 2024
Welcome to September’s edition of Health Policy Matters! This monthly blog features recent policy highlights, as well as upcoming influencing opportunities for VHS and our members. Following on from yesterday’s announcement of £500 million cuts by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local … [Read more...] about Health Policy Matters – September 2024
VHS August e-Newsletter
The VHS August 2024 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:Newsletter please sign up here. … [Read more...] about VHS August e-Newsletter
Ahmed’s Blog: Closing the Gap – Addressing Oral Health Inequities in Scotland
Health inequalities, particularly in oral health, remain a pressing yet often overlooked issue for local marginalised communities and ethnic minorities in Scotland. These communities face unique challenges, such as language barriers, difficulty accessing dentists, a lack of easily understandable … [Read more...] about Ahmed’s Blog: Closing the Gap – Addressing Oral Health Inequities in Scotland
Health Policy Matters – August 2024
Welcome to August’s edition of Health Policy Matters! This monthly blog features recent policy highlights, as well as upcoming influencing opportunities for VHS and our members. It is no secret that the third sector is under incredible financial pressure at the moment. Over the last month, we … [Read more...] about Health Policy Matters – August 2024
Linking health and heat: Home Energy Scotland
Living in a cold damp home negatively impacts physical and mental health. Scottish Government analysis has shown that it’s 15% more likely for someone living in an energy inefficient household experiencing fuel poverty to have a long-term illness or disability than someone not in fuel poverty. It’s … [Read more...] about Linking health and heat: Home Energy Scotland
Billy’s Blog: It’s All About Teamwork
In my spare time I coach girls’ rugby. As everyone knows, rugby is a team sport with different players, all with very different strengths, playing different positons. Quick, agile players in the backs, big heavy, strong players in the forwards and dextrous, skilled ball handlers and kickers … [Read more...] about Billy’s Blog: It’s All About Teamwork
Health Policy Matters – July 2024
Welcome to Voluntary Health Scotland’s new monthly policy blog! I’m Matthew James, the new Policy Engagement Lead at VHS. I’ve been at the organisation for just over three months now and have been made to feel so welcome by the team here, as well as by our members and partners. I have been amazed by … [Read more...] about Health Policy Matters – July 2024
Paul’s Blog: Addressing health inequalities has never been more important
In celebrating VHS’s 20th anniversary, if ever there was a time for us as an organisation to exist it surely is now. Over the past ten years, health inequalities in Scotland have worsened due to successive political and social policy decisions taken and with the lasting impact of Covid-19 this has … [Read more...] about Paul’s Blog: Addressing health inequalities has never been more important
Wilma’s Blog: Reflections on Voluntary Health Scotland
I joined the board of VHS some three and a half years ago and how time has just flown in. What I have been most impressed by is the energy and commitment this platform has given its members to raise, discuss, debate and most importantly voice potential solutions and ideas to help address the health … [Read more...] about Wilma’s Blog: Reflections on Voluntary Health Scotland
