Scotland’s health inequalities record is, quite frankly, abysmal. We hold the regrettable title of having the worst health inequalities gap in Western and Central Europe. This isn’t just a statistic. Behind the data lie lives shortened, potential stifled, and communities left behind. At Voluntary … [Read more...] about Christine’s Blog: A Roar for Change-Why Scotland Must Close the Health Inequalities Gap by 2035
Lucy’s Blog: Epilepsy Connections-25 years of Health, Hope & Healing
Epilepsy Connections is a small charity with a big impact throughout Scotland. We run a variety of projects and services within the Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Forth Valley, offering essential support, information and advice to people with epilepsy, their families, friends and carers and the … [Read more...] about Lucy’s Blog: Epilepsy Connections-25 years of Health, Hope & Healing
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Survey – Briefing Paper
Ahead of Health, Hope and Healing, the 2025 Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference, Voluntary Health Scotland asked Network members to complete a short survey. Community Link Workers (CLWs) were asked for: Their top three reasons for referral. And the main challenge in … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Survey – Briefing Paper
Ygam Blog: Raising greater awareness around gaming and gambling harms
Ygam is an award-winning charity with a mission to prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms, through awareness-raising, education, and research. Since its inception in 2014, Ygam has trained over 28,000 professionals working with children and young people, … [Read more...] about Ygam Blog: Raising greater awareness around gaming and gambling harms
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
Read all the latest Network information in April's newsletter here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
Rebecca’s Blog: Supporting Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Scottish Families is a national charity which supports anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland, whether they are still actively using substances, are in recovery, or you are bereaved. We give information and support family members with confidence, communication, and … [Read more...] about Rebecca’s Blog: Supporting Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Kellie’s Blog: VHS membership is growing – and we’d love you to join us!
Since launching our FREE membership at The Gathering in February, Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) has seen our membership reach over 200+ organisations. That’s a huge 30% increase in members — and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Whether you’ve recently joined us or have been part of the VHS network … [Read more...] about Kellie’s Blog: VHS membership is growing – and we’d love you to join us!
Finalists for Scottish Community Link Worker Network Awards 2025 announced.
VHS and our Scottish Community Link Worker Network are excited to announce the finalists for our Scottish Community Link Worker Network Awards 2025. This is an important announcement as for the first time ever, we’re shining a spotlight on the Link Workers and the teams making a real difference … [Read more...] about Finalists for Scottish Community Link Worker Network Awards 2025 announced.
VHS April e-Newsletter
The VHS April 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 it here. … [Read more...] about VHS April e-Newsletter
Key Messages: SCLWN Neurodiversity Workshop
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network hosted a workshop on Neurodiversity on the 1st of April, in partnership with Nelly Whaley, Training Manager at Salvesen Mindroom. This was in response to many Community Link Workers (CLWs) reflecting on the increase in the … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Neurodiversity Workshop
