The June edition of the SCLWN newsletter has now been published - read it here. … [Read more...] about June Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter out now!
VHS Statement: Strengthening Scotland’s Partnership with the Third Sector
At VHS, we were encouraged to see that the Scottish Government had scheduled a debate on strengthening Third Sector partnership so early in the parliamentary term. The thoughtful contributions to the debate from both the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing and from MSPs were largely … [Read more...] about VHS Statement: Strengthening Scotland’s Partnership with the Third Sector
Policy News: June Edition
The June 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: June Edition
SCLWN: Leads Peer Support Event – Key Messages
Our latest Leads Peer Support Event focused on presentations from North Ayrshire and Arran CLW programme about the progress of their delivery with a particular focus on their weigh to go and smoking cessation interventions on the island of Arran. The event also heard from Gillian Burton from the … [Read more...] about SCLWN: Leads Peer Support Event – Key Messages
Scottish Community Link Worker Newsletter out now!
Our May edition of the newsletter is out now with all the latest updates. Read it here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Newsletter out now!
VHS Response: Right to Breaks for Unpaid Carers
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
Policy News: May Edition
The May 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: May Edition
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
