The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities met on the 14th of June. This was a hybrid meeting, held in the Parliament and online. The meeting was chaired by Emma Harper MSP, CPG Co-Convenor. Our speakers were: Melanie Weldon, Head of the Racialised Health Inequalities in Health and Social … [Read more...] about Minutes and presentations: Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities June 2023
Interim Report: Scottish Community Link Worker Network – Mapping Research
Over the last few months Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network have been carrying out research to find out more about community link worker programmes across Scotland. We wanted to learn more about the differences, and identify any similarities, in how … [Read more...] about Interim Report: Scottish Community Link Worker Network – Mapping Research
VHS Response: National Outcomes Review Consultation
9th June 2023 Voluntary Health Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the National Outcomes Review. During the preparation for this consultation, VHS held a Members Meet Up to discuss the National Outcomes and highlight the consultation to our members. The meeting was … [Read more...] about VHS Response: National Outcomes Review Consultation
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Our May Network Newsletter is out now! In this month's edition, we have the usual news from around the Network including details of our next Knowledge Exchange event on 8 June with Kidney Research UK and Age Scotland. You can read the Newsletter here Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Key Messages: Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference 2023
On the 24th May 2023, we were joined by Community Link Workers, Programme Leads, Third Sector Partners and our conference speakers for the first ever Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference. We welcomed 140 attendees to the conference for a day which included, keynote speakers, … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference 2023
VHS Members Meet Up: National Outcomes Review
May 2023 On the 10th May 2023, Voluntary Health Scotland held a Members Meet Up to discuss the Scottish Government's review of the national outcomes and inform the VHS consultation response. We had 41 participants representing various third sector organizations, the event provided a platform for … [Read more...] about VHS Members Meet Up: National Outcomes Review
Murdoch’s Blog: Connecting Human Kindness to Human Crisis
The British Red Cross has a long and proud history of working in partnership with the NHS, Social Care and other charitable organisations to help support people both in time of crisis and longer-term health and social issues. Day in and day out, Red Cross frontline staff and volunteers support … [Read more...] about Murdoch’s Blog: Connecting Human Kindness to Human Crisis
Laura’s blog: How community link workers can help people access disability benefits
I’m a Service Manager within our Health and Social Care Division at Social Security Scotland. We’re now delivering 13 benefits to the people of Scotland, including Child Disability Payment and Adult Disability Payment. These benefits provide financial support to help people with the extra costs that … [Read more...] about Laura’s blog: How community link workers can help people access disability benefits
Roisin’s Blog: Giving a Voice to Scotland’s Community Link Workers
The last few weeks have been extremely busy here at Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) as we get ready for the Scottish Community Link Worker Network's (SCLWN) first ever Annual Conference on the 24th May 2023. We want to ensure that everyone has a really enjoyable and productive day and we hope that … [Read more...] about Roisin’s Blog: Giving a Voice to Scotland’s Community Link Workers
Health Policy Officers Network Knowledge Exchange
Date: Monday, 26th June Time: 12.30 to 16.00 Venue: Scottish Parliament We are excited to announce the upcoming Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) & Participation and Communities Team (PACT) Knowledge Exchange Meeting. Please note this event is fully subscribed so please make sure you … [Read more...] about Health Policy Officers Network Knowledge Exchange
