Edinburgh CLW Service's recent annual event reflected on their previous year's achievements which saw 4,823 referrals to their service, the highest number of referrals to the service since its inception. As part of this year's event, they showcased the results from their first ever Community Link … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gap: Edinburgh Community Link Worker Service Practice Survey
Community Link Workers Are Transforming Lives
Community Link Worker Service Delivers Measurable Impact Across Clackmannanshire and Stirling The latest report from Clackmannanshire and Stirling CLW team provides powerful evidence of how early intervention, social prescribing and person-centred support are helping people across … [Read more...] about Community Link Workers Are Transforming Lives
Social Connection Drives Demand to Dumfries and Galloway Community Link Workers
A recent report from the Community Link Worker Team working across Dumfries and Galloway highlights that social connection is the main driver of demand to their service. The report from the team analyses Community Link Worker (CLW) referral and signposting activity across Dumfries and Galloway … [Read more...] about Social Connection Drives Demand to Dumfries and Galloway Community Link Workers
Policy Briefing: Prevention, Health, and the Third Sector
Today we published a policy briefing exploring the vital role of the third sector in preventative health. This briefing reflects the insights and experiences shared by VHS members, and builds upon joint statements published alongside The Health and Social Care Alliance (The ALLIANCE), Scottish … [Read more...] about Policy Briefing: Prevention, Health, and the Third Sector
Update: Joint Statement on Prevention
Voluntary Health Scotland, together with The Health and Social Care Alliance (The ALLIANCE), Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC), Edinburgh Community Health Forum, and Volunteer Scotland, have today published an update following our Joint Statement on Prevention from September 2025. In … [Read more...] about Update: Joint Statement on Prevention
VHS Response: Programme for Government
Programme for Government 2026-31: Putting Prevention and Health Creation into Action Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) welcomes the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2026–31 and the stronger focus it places on prevention, community-based care, tackling poverty and public service … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Programme for Government
VHS Responses: Pre-Budget Scrutiny
On Friday 14th August, we responded to the pre-budget scrutiny consultations for both the Finance and Public Administration Committee and the Public Service Reform Committee of the Scottish Parliament. These responses were informed by insights and evidence from our membership captured at our … [Read more...] about VHS Responses: Pre-Budget Scrutiny
Programme for Government Proposals
Today we shared four proposals for inclusion in the upcoming Programme for Government with key contacts in the Government. These proposals are based on recommendations detailed in our Manifesto for Health Creation and our (IN)VISIBLE Report exploring the relationship between sex, gender, and … [Read more...] about Programme for Government Proposals
Policy Briefing: Health Inequalities in Scotland
Today we shared a policy briefing with MSPs detailing information about current health inequalities in Scotland, including a summary of the findings from our recent (IN)VISIBLE research into sex, gender, and health inequalities. The briefing further shared a description of the policy priorities from … [Read more...] about Policy Briefing: Health Inequalities in Scotland
VHS Commitment to Anti-Racism
At VHS, we know that racism is a public health issue and a driver of health inequalities amongst racially minoritised communities. As such, we are pleased to share our Anti-Racism Statement. This statement details how we intend to proactively challenge racism and create a culture of allyship for our … [Read more...] about VHS Commitment to Anti-Racism
