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
Sandra’s Blog: Highland Social Prescribing Event
Sandra MacAllister from NHS Highland talks about a recent event she hosted in partnership with the University of Highlands and Islands (UHI) to celebrate social prescribing. In partnership with UHI, we organised a social prescribing event in Inverness which was aimed at groups, organisations and … [Read more...] about Sandra’s Blog: Highland Social Prescribing Event
Brian’s Blog: using the power of sport to help older people be more active
Looking for a regular activity in your area which supports older people aged 50+ to improve their physical and mental wellbeing? Sporting Memories might be just the thing for them! We run and support a range of free clubs across the country that welcome people aged 50+ from all backgrounds and … [Read more...] about Brian’s Blog: using the power of sport to help older people be more active
Lorraine’s Blog: Improving mental health and wellbeing with Linburn Therapy Hub
Sight Scotland Veterans has joined forces with Cyrenians to transform the Walled Garden at its Linburn Centre in West Lothian into a therapy hub which can be used by veterans, families, and the local community. Homeless charity, Cyrenians, is taking the lead on this project which is being run by … [Read more...] about Lorraine’s Blog: Improving mental health and wellbeing with Linburn Therapy Hub
Doug’s Blog: why past military service matters for health and wellbeing in later life
Imagine a military veteran. Are you picturing someone standing proud, wearing a blazer with medals? Or someone whose life has fallen apart because of traumatic experiences during a conflict? It’s less likely you will have in mind a man in his 80s who spent a very quiet 18 months doing post-World … [Read more...] about Doug’s Blog: why past military service matters for health and wellbeing in later life
