'Singing is one of the most positive forms of human activity, supporting physical, mental, emotional and social health, as well as individual development in the same areas.' (Professor Graham Welch for Sing Up). Scotland has a powerful singing tradition, with hundreds of groups across the … [Read more...] about Alison’s blog: why singing hits all the right notes when it comes to our health
Gillian’s Blog: Health inequalities in Scotland since devolution – what are the key trends?
In 2022, the Health Foundation commissioned an independent review of health inequalities in Scotland. To inform this review, researchers at the University of Glasgow were asked to produce a report describing trends in inequalities in the timing and causes of deaths, health and wellbeing, … [Read more...] about Gillian’s Blog: Health inequalities in Scotland since devolution – what are the key trends?
New Report – Volunteer Edinburgh and Voluntary Health Scotland
VHS is pleased to announce a new report has been published in collaboration with Volunteer Edinburgh. ‘‘Developing the mental health workforce: The role of volunteering at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in employability development’. The report looks at the impact volunteering had on volunteers in … [Read more...] about New Report – Volunteer Edinburgh and Voluntary Health Scotland
VHS March e-Newsletter
The VHS March 2024 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 more...] about VHS March e-Newsletter
Maureen’s Blog: Meaning, Purpose and Hope
The World Health Organization defines health as being comprised of ‘body, mind and spirit’. The spiritual dimension is often ignored and misunderstood. However, it plays a significant part in our wellbeing as it is what makes us unique, it defines what really matters to us and helps us to build … [Read more...] about Maureen’s Blog: Meaning, Purpose and Hope
Claire’s blog: falling off a cliff at 65
As I hurtle towards retirement, with only a few weeks remaining of my time with VHS, I have been encouraged (thanks, team!) to pen a valedictory blog. I suppose the customary approach to this would be to reflect (in a slightly self-congratulatory way perhaps) on the many highlights and achievements … [Read more...] about Claire’s blog: falling off a cliff at 65
Key Messages: SCLWN Peer Support Event February 2024
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) hosted an online peer support event on 28 February for community link workers from across Scotland. The online peer support events are designed to bring CLWs together to engage with each other on areas of interest related to their role. Roisin … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Peer Support Event February 2024
Key Messages: Essential Connections event February 2024
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) hosted an online event on the 22nd of February 2024. Link workers from across Scotland attended. Roisin Hurst, Project Manager of the SCLWN presented an in depth look at the Essential Connections report published by Voluntary Health Scotland in … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Essential Connections event February 2024
Minutes and presentations: Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities February 2024
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities met on Wednesday 21st of February 2024 as a hybrid meeting. This meeting was chaired by co-convenor Brian Whittle MSP. The topic for the meeting was “ Data and Health inequalities". We heard Presentations from: Rosie Seaman, Data Sourcing … [Read more...] about Minutes and presentations: Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities February 2024
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Our February newsletter has just been published, full of the usual news from across the Network. Happy reading! Read the newsletter here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
