This month Voluntary Health Scotland signed up to the Scotland Demands Better campaign, led by the Poverty Alliance, a VHS member, and we invite our wider members to get involved too. This campaign is calling for politicians to prioritise the changes needed to ensure that every household in … [Read more...] about Scotland Demands Better (Health)
VHS 2025 Conference Poster Competition
Our Annual Conference is coming up and the VHS poster competition is back! Save the date, on October 28th we'll be having our Annual Conference focused on Collaboration for Change. We're excited to be opening up our annual poster competition and are calling for submissions that showcase how your … [Read more...] about VHS 2025 Conference Poster Competition
VHS Response: Long Term Conditions Framework Consultation
Yesterday we submitted our response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a proposed Long Term Conditions Framework which closes on the 20th July. This response was based on extensive engagement with our members. In our response, we were unable to categorically answer whether or not we are … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Long Term Conditions Framework Consultation
VHS July e-Newsletter
The VHS July 2025 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 July e-Newsletter
VHS Response: Pathways to Work Consultation
On 30th June, we submitted our response to the UK Government Pathways to Work consultation. Whilst there are some positive elements within the Green Paper, we express our reservations about some of the proposals and provide some recommendations for ensuring that people living with long term health … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Pathways to Work Consultation
VHS Response: Scottish Labour Policy Forum Stage 2 Consultation
On 27th June 2025, we responded to the second stage of the Scottish Labour Party’s Policy Forum. This will inform their manifesto for next year’s Scottish Parliament election. The consultation is framed around seven thematic documents, including two on Mental Health and Preventative Health Care … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Scottish Labour Policy Forum Stage 2 Consultation
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now
Our June newsletter is out now with the usual updates on news and events from across the Network. You can read it here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now
Response: Medium Term Financial Strategy
The Scottish Government’s Medium Term Financial Strategy, published on the 25th June, does not provide the concrete commitment required regarding health spending on prevention. The Population Health Framework, the Health & Social Care Service Renewal Framework and the Public Service Reform … [Read more...] about Response: Medium Term Financial Strategy
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
VHS Statement: UK Government Spending Review
We cautiously welcome the focus on health in the UK Government Spending Review with the increased budget for the NHS in England. We are hopeful that the Scottish Government will utilise the corresponding increase to Scotland’s block grant to prioritise health spend, beyond the scope of the NHS, in … [Read more...] about VHS Statement: UK Government Spending Review
