Today we submitted our response to the Scottish Government consultation on the implementation of the right to breaks for unpaid carers. The response provides some high-level insights to support the protection of unpaid carer health and wellbeing through the provision of short breaks. Our insights … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Right to Breaks for Unpaid Carers
VHS (IN)VISIBLE Report: Health, Sex and Gender Inequalities in Scotland
Our (IN)VISIBLE Report exploring the impact of sex and gender on health experiences and outcomes in Scotland has been published! This 48-page report pulls together evidence and insight from 50+ VHS members and wider stakeholders, as well as national and academic sources, to identify key themes … [Read more...] about VHS (IN)VISIBLE Report: Health, Sex and Gender Inequalities in Scotland
SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange – Key Messages
We held our latest Knowledge Exchange on 7th May featuring presentations from Neurodivergent Birth Support and Penumbra. Elevate Autism were unable to make it, but have shared their slides which you can link to below. Thanks to our wonderful speakers and to all the CLWs who contributed to some great … [Read more...] about SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange – Key Messages
Movement for Health Creation Open Letter to MSPs
Today Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) sent an open letter, signed by 79 VHS members, to all new and returning MSPs elected last week. The letter calls on MSPs to prioritise health creation and take action to address health inequalities. The letter details some of the key health challenges facing … [Read more...] about Movement for Health Creation Open Letter to MSPs
Social Isolation and Loneliness in the Highlands Conference Report
Befriending Networks and Befriending Highland have recently launched the Social Isolation and Loneliness in The Highlands Conference Report. In March, over 50 people including Roisin Hurst, Project Manager for the Scottish Community Link Worker Network, gathered in Inverness to attend the first … [Read more...] about Social Isolation and Loneliness in the Highlands Conference Report
Key Messages: Prevention and Power Joint Hustings
VHS hosted a joint hustings event with The Health and Social Care Alliance (The ALLIANCE) on the 31st of March called 'Prevention and Power: Holyrood, Health and the Third Sector'. The Key Messages for this event are now available to read. If you have any questions about this event, or the … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Prevention and Power Joint Hustings
SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange – Key Messages
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network held its latest Knowledge Exchange on Social Prescribing Day - 26 March! We were delighted to welcome speakers from Big Health, Sleep Action and Epilepsy Scotland. Key Messages - Knowledge Exchange March 2026 Download the presentations: Big Health … [Read more...] about SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange – Key Messages
Key Messages: SCLWN Leads Peer Support Event – February
We held our latest Peer Support event for SCLWN Programme Leads on Wednesday 25 February where the group heard about Argyll and Bute's experiences of establishing community link worker programmes on island communities. Read the key messages. Download the presentation from Argyll and … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Leads Peer Support Event – February
Key Messages: “Prevention: The Golden Ticket to Tackling Scotland’s Health Inequalities”
Voluntary Health Scotland had the opportunity to host a panel session on day 1 of SCVO's The Gathering 2026. We welcomed 90 attendees and our session, chaired by VHS Chief Executive Tejesh Mistry, featured: Ally Boyle MBE, Chair, Public Health Scotland Susan Hunter, CEO, Befriending … [Read more...] about Key Messages: “Prevention: The Golden Ticket to Tackling Scotland’s Health Inequalities”
VHS 2025 Impact Report
We're so proud to share our 2025 Impact Report! We had a busy year and as we look back on our accomplishments, one thing is clear: every event, every connection and every bit of growth was driven by our commitment to advocate and amplify the incredible work of the Third Sector across Scotland. A … [Read more...] about VHS 2025 Impact Report
