It is Social Prescribing Day 2026 and our March newsletter is out today with all the latest roundups of news, events and resources to support Scotland's community link workers. We hope you enjoy reading it. Read it here! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
VHS Response: Green Health Framework
We are excited to see the launch of Scotland’s Green Health Framework today. We have really enjoyed being part of the collaborative process of bringing this Framework to fruition, and were particularly keen to ensure that the importance of the roles of social prescribing and the third sector were … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Green Health Framework
Policy News: March Edition
The March edition of VHS Policy News is out now! This monthly bulletin provides opportunities to contribute to our policy work, updates on recent VHS policy activity, as well as accessible information about wider relevant policy developments. To receive this newsletter directly to your … [Read more...] about Policy News: March Edition
Sign our Open Letter to MSPs
We are inviting Voluntary Health Scotland members to sign our Movement for Health Creation Open Letter which will be sent to new and returning MSPs following the election in May. Scotland is facing a public health crisis. Healthy life expectancy in Scotland has been steadily decreasing for over a … [Read more...] about Sign our Open Letter to MSPs
Scottish Community Link Worker Newsletter out now!
Our February edition is out now with all the latest news and updates including how to get involved in Social Prescribing Day next month - read it here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Newsletter out now!
Policy News: February Edition
The February edition of VHS Policy News is out now! This monthly bulletin provides opportunities to contribute to our policy work, updates on recent VHS policy activity, as well as accessible information about wider relevant policy developments. To receive this newsletter directly to your … [Read more...] about Policy News: February Edition
Election 2026: Campaigning for Health Creation!
The Scottish Parliament Election is due to take place on the 7th May 2026. This page will share some of our plans for influencing candidates and ensuring our members are updated with all relevant developments. It will also provide some tips, tools, and links for members to safely and legally engage … [Read more...] about Election 2026: Campaigning for Health Creation!
VHS Response: Third Sector Partnership Announcement
We are delighted that the Scottish Government has pledged to develop a formal agreement with the third sector. This commitment, which is subject to the election result in May, reflects calls for third sector parity detailed in our Manifesto for Health Creation launched in October 2025. Our … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Third Sector Partnership Announcement
VHS Response: New 10 Year Public Health Scotland Strategy
At VHS, we are thrilled, but not surprised, to see health equity and the shift to prevention as central pillars of the ambitious Public Health Scotland (PHS) 10-year strategy. These were key aspirations raised by our members and shared with PHS colleagues through the strategy engagement … [Read more...] about VHS Response: New 10 Year Public Health Scotland Strategy
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – Out Now!
Our first newsletter of 2026 is out now with all the latest news on upcoming events, training, news and resources. We hope you enjoy it. You can read the newsletter here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – Out Now!
