The coronavirus emergency, social distancing and isolation have had a vast impact on the services we deliver in many parts of Scotland. Our clinics are closed. Face-to-face support groups and counselling are not able to function. Outreach work is suspended. But the needs of people living with HIV … [Read more...] about Jimmy’s Blog: Providing vital support for people living with blood borne viruses during COVID-19 lockdown
People Know How: staying connected during coronavirus
People Know How have partnered up with Venture Scotland, Change Recruitment Group, Edinburgh Palette, the University of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Remakery to get computers and internet to those who need them during the coronavirus outbreak. As coronavirus changes lives across the globe, charity … [Read more...] about People Know How: staying connected during coronavirus
Craig’s Blog: Are we at risk of mothballing our support needs?
Overwhelmed, Angry, Worried, Stressed, Lonely, Confused, Sad, Anxious, Guilty, Isolated………… The list of emotional side effects associated with a cancer diagnosis appears endless, with the above just a snap shot of the reasons leading to individuals across Glasgow presenting at their local … [Read more...] about Craig’s Blog: Are we at risk of mothballing our support needs?
John’s Blog: Social Distancing – An opportunity to find new ways to connect
The past month has been a period of transition, reflection and readjustment. Like many, we’ve found ourselves, and those around us, trying to make sense of what’s going on and where we might be best placed to help families living with the effects of substance use across Scotland. Since lockdown, … [Read more...] about John’s Blog: Social Distancing – An opportunity to find new ways to connect
Shereen’s Blog: #Remoteworking to stay connected
I was heartened to receive a tweet this week which read ‘the rest of the world has finally caught up with the way @NBHelpline and @BfN_Uk volunteers have been working for years! #Remoteworking’ It was in response to an image shared of our volunteers’ home work stations – places they shared where … [Read more...] about Shereen’s Blog: #Remoteworking to stay connected
Ian’s Blog: RNIB Scotland, staying touch with people with sight loss
In this current period of uncertainty and confusion it's more important than ever that the most vulnerable in our society still have confidence that help and support is there when they need it. So RNIB Scotland has worked hard to ensure that blind and partially sighted people still have access to … [Read more...] about Ian’s Blog: RNIB Scotland, staying touch with people with sight loss
COVID-19 Funding for the Voluntary Health Sector
Today we publish a briefing with an overview of funding that health charities and other voluntary health organisations may be able to access during the continuing COVID-19 crisis. Our recent research and online discussion forums with our members have made it clear that some organisations are … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Funding for the Voluntary Health Sector
What’s new? Read our April 2020 E-bulletin
What’s new? Read our April 2019 e- bulletin - our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here. Sign up to receive it direct each month. … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our April 2020 E-bulletin
VHS Briefing: Impact of COVID-19 on Voluntary Health Organisations
VHS has conducted a survey of our member organisations and wider network to help establish the impact COVID-19 is having on the health and wellbeing of people supported by organisations and on organisations’ own ability to continue supporting people. This briefing sets out the top-line results of … [Read more...] about VHS Briefing: Impact of COVID-19 on Voluntary Health Organisations
Rob’s blog: Cancer Support Scotland – Here For Your Wellbeing
These are challenging times we live in. I don’t think any of us could have predicted the state of the world at this time in our lives. COVID-19 has had a major impact on the way we all go about our daily lives and indeed the way we do business. Cancer Support Scotland is no exception. Our face to … [Read more...] about Rob’s blog: Cancer Support Scotland – Here For Your Wellbeing