Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) worked with Scottish Government’s Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate to facilitate an online event on the 21 March 2024 to enable community link workers from the Network to contribute to the independent Review … [Read more...] about Scottish Government’s Community Learning and Development Review
Amanda’s Blog: Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care
Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care: Insights from Amma Birth Companions In the realm of perinatal care, every person giving birth deserves to feel supported, heard, and empowered to make informed decisions throughout their childbirth journey. However, a recent study conducted by Amma Birth … [Read more...] about Amanda’s Blog: Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care
Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter out now!
Our latest Network newsletter is out now with all the usual news and updates from around the Network! You can read it here … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter out now!
Alison’s blog: why singing hits all the right notes when it comes to our health
'Singing is one of the most positive forms of human activity, supporting physical, mental, emotional and social health, as well as individual development in the same areas.' (Professor Graham Welch for Sing Up). Scotland has a powerful singing tradition, with hundreds of groups across the … [Read more...] about Alison’s blog: why singing hits all the right notes when it comes to our health
Gillian’s Blog: Health inequalities in Scotland since devolution – what are the key trends?
In 2022, the Health Foundation commissioned an independent review of health inequalities in Scotland. To inform this review, researchers at the University of Glasgow were asked to produce a report describing trends in inequalities in the timing and causes of deaths, health and wellbeing, … [Read more...] about Gillian’s Blog: Health inequalities in Scotland since devolution – what are the key trends?
New Report – Volunteer Edinburgh and Voluntary Health Scotland
VHS is pleased to announce a new report has been published in collaboration with Volunteer Edinburgh. ‘‘Developing the mental health workforce: The role of volunteering at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in employability development’. The report looks at the impact volunteering had on volunteers in … [Read more...] about New Report – Volunteer Edinburgh and Voluntary Health Scotland
VHS March e-Newsletter
The VHS March 2024 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 March e-Newsletter
Maureen’s Blog: Meaning, Purpose and Hope
The World Health Organization defines health as being comprised of ‘body, mind and spirit’. The spiritual dimension is often ignored and misunderstood. However, it plays a significant part in our wellbeing as it is what makes us unique, it defines what really matters to us and helps us to build … [Read more...] about Maureen’s Blog: Meaning, Purpose and Hope
Claire’s blog: falling off a cliff at 65
As I hurtle towards retirement, with only a few weeks remaining of my time with VHS, I have been encouraged (thanks, team!) to pen a valedictory blog. I suppose the customary approach to this would be to reflect (in a slightly self-congratulatory way perhaps) on the many highlights and achievements … [Read more...] about Claire’s blog: falling off a cliff at 65
Key Messages: SCLWN Peer Support Event February 2024
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) hosted an online peer support event on 28 February for community link workers from across Scotland. The online peer support events are designed to bring CLWs together to engage with each other on areas of interest related to their role. Roisin … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Peer Support Event February 2024
