The Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) hosted its 7th Knowledge Exchange on 25 September for community link workers from across Scotland. These events are designed to bring together CLWs with organisations that can support them in their work. Our September event featured presentations … [Read more...] about SCLWN 7th Knowledge Exchange Key Messages
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Our September newsletter is out now with all the usual news, events and updates. Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Key Messages: Festival of Politics 2024- Health Creators
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities hosted an event exploring health inequalities in Scotland as part of the Scottish Parliament 2024 Festival of Politics on the 21 August 2024. We were joined in the Scottish Parliament by our panel and attendees to discuss … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Festival of Politics 2024- Health Creators
VHS have responded to the Human Rights Bill exclusion from the Programme of Government
After signing a joint letter back in May to the First Minister, John Swinney, VHS joins many organisations who are extremely frustrated by this decision. There is helpful background information at the Human Rights Consortium Scotland. View the letter here. … [Read more...] about VHS have responded to the Human Rights Bill exclusion from the Programme of Government
VHS September e-Newsletter
The VHS September 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 September e-Newsletter
Richard’s Blog: There’s never been a greater need for the voluntary sector
Never has there been a greater need for the voluntary sector in Scotland’s struggle to eradicate health inequalities Health inequities are getting larger and sadly seem likely to grow greater still in the coming years, particularly as we see greater pressures on our public services and … [Read more...] about Richard’s Blog: There’s never been a greater need for the voluntary sector
VHS Response to 2024-25 Programme for Government
This week the Scottish Government announced their Programme of Government for 2024-2025. “It is reassuring that the First Minister fully understands the detrimental impact of poverty in Scotland and has shown a clear commitment to eradicate the unacceptable levels of child poverty experienced … [Read more...] about VHS Response to 2024-25 Programme for Government
Nicola’s Blog: Volunteering with the charity I work for!
“Why do you volunteer with the charity that you work for?” That is a question that I am often asked – it can seem a crazy thing on top of what is a very full time job. I am not alone in this craziness! Our 200 strong team of volunteer colleagues have all kinds of other responsibilities - paid … [Read more...] about Nicola’s Blog: Volunteering with the charity I work for!
Health Policy Matters – September 2024
Welcome to September’s edition of Health Policy Matters! This monthly blog features recent policy highlights, as well as upcoming influencing opportunities for VHS and our members. Following on from yesterday’s announcement of £500 million cuts by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local … [Read more...] about Health Policy Matters – September 2024
The ALLIANCE celebrates 10 years of its links worker programme
The ALLIANCE held a celebration event on 23 August to commemorate 10 years of its links worker programme. In 2014, the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) began a pilot for the Scottish Government which focused on links workers in Primary Care. The programme saw 7 Community … [Read more...] about The ALLIANCE celebrates 10 years of its links worker programme
