Carers of West Lothian (COWL) is a charity offering a range of services developed to meet the needs of unpaid carers and disabled people in West Lothian. Across Scotland there is difficulty in encouraging anyone to see themselves as unpaid carers and come forward to seek help and support which is … [Read more...] about Emma’s Blog: Our inclusivity journey
Jeni’s Blog: Taking Art Home
Taking Art Home is a project working with older adults living in residential care homes across South Lanarkshire as well as people living with Long Covid throughout Scotland. It aims to benefit participants by providing access to quality visual art and building personal confidence through … [Read more...] about Jeni’s Blog: Taking Art Home
Jennifer’s Blog: Why delivering child healthy weight matters
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the publication of the Scottish Government’s Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan and associated ambition to halve childhood obesity by 2030. Halving childhood obesity in Scotland by 2030 would mean achieving a child obesity prevalence of 7%, as measured … [Read more...] about Jennifer’s Blog: Why delivering child healthy weight matters
Key Messages: Community Link Workers peer support event September 2023
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network brought together Community Link Workers from across Scotland on 13th September 2023 for the Network's latest peer support event. Discussions at this session focused on overcoming current challenges in their role and training and support opportunities. The … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Community Link Workers peer support event September 2023
VHS Response: Human Rights Bill for Scotland consultation 2023
October 2023 Voluntary Health Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the planned Human Rights Bill for Scotland. This legislation presents an incredible opportunity to reduce the number of people being missed by services or not being able to access their rights. It … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Human Rights Bill for Scotland consultation 2023
VHS Chief Executive Claire Stevens to retire in Spring 2024
Voluntary Health Scotland’s long standing Chief Executive, Claire Stevens is to retire in Spring 2024 after nearly 12 years of leading Scotland’s national intermediary and network for voluntary health organisations. Announcing the news, Claire Stevens said, “My job at VHS is incredibly … [Read more...] about VHS Chief Executive Claire Stevens to retire in Spring 2024
Analysis Report: VHS Membership Survey 2023
September 2023 In February we opened our members survey for 2023 to gain a better understanding of our members' priorities and what they think about our work. We are so grateful for the responses we received, they are already helping to shape our events programme and policy work. The views … [Read more...] about Analysis Report: VHS Membership Survey 2023
Scottish Community Link Worker Network – September Newsletter out now!
Our September Newsletter is out now with all the usual round up of news and events. You can read it here! Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network – September Newsletter out now!
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Our August Newsletter is out now with all the usual round up of news and events. You can read it here Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Investing in Community Link Workers – Now or Never
There has been extensive coverage in recent days about anticipated funding cuts to Glasgow City’s Community Link Worker Programme from April 2024. The news has been covered widely in The Herald, Health and Care Scotland and on the BBC. The focus may be on Glasgow, but the story comes back to the … [Read more...] about Investing in Community Link Workers – Now or Never
