VHS and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) are excited to announce the winners of our Inaugural Scottish Community Link Worker Network Awards 2025. These awards aim to shine a spotlight on Community Link Workers and the teams driving early intervention and prevention across … [Read more...] about Making a real difference across Scotland – 2025 SCLWN Award Winners Announced
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Lucy’s Blog: Epilepsy Connections-25 years of Health, Hope & Healing
Epilepsy Connections is a small charity with a big impact throughout Scotland. We run a variety of projects and services within the Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Forth Valley, offering essential support, information and advice to people with epilepsy, their families, friends and carers and the … [Read more...] about Lucy’s Blog: Epilepsy Connections-25 years of Health, Hope & Healing
Kellie’s Blog: VHS membership is growing – and we’d love you to join us!
Since launching our FREE membership at The Gathering in February, Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) has seen our membership reach over 200+ organisations. That’s a huge 30% increase in members — and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Whether you’ve recently joined us or have been part of the VHS network … [Read more...] about Kellie’s Blog: VHS membership is growing – and we’d love you to join us!
Professor Andrea Williamson’s Blog: Applying a ‘Missingness Lens’ to Healthcare
What is Missingness in Healthcare? Missingness is a term that encapsulates a persistent and troubling pattern—when individuals repeatedly miss healthcare opportunities, which can lead to adverse health outcomes. It is not just about missing an appointment; it is about missing care and support, … [Read more...] about Professor Andrea Williamson’s Blog: Applying a ‘Missingness Lens’ to Healthcare
VHS March 2025 e-Newsletter
The VHS March 2025 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. … [Read more...] about VHS March 2025 e-Newsletter
VHS January 2025 e-Newsletter
The VHS January 2025 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 January 2025 e-Newsletter
Applying the ‘Missingness Lens’ to health inequalities
Join VHS on the 26th March to explore Missingness in health care and the impact on Health Inequalities. We are delighted to welcome guest speaker: Professor Andrea Williamson, Professor of General Practice and Inclusion Health at the University of Glasgow At our 2024 annual conference, … [Read more...] about Applying the ‘Missingness Lens’ to health inequalities
Bernadette’s Blog: Deaf Action’s commitment to breaking barriers
Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity that has supported deaf people for over 185 years. Our mission is to empower deaf people to achieve their potential and participate in society with equality of rights, access and opportunity. We do this by providing a range of services to reduce inequalities and … [Read more...] about Bernadette’s Blog: Deaf Action’s commitment to breaking barriers
Alan’s Blog: HIV – the vital role of the third sector in tackling health inequalities and ending the epidemic
On the first of December, we marked World AIDS Day. A time to remember all those we have tragically lost to HIV over more than four decades, to reflect on remarkable progress made, and to commit to the work ahead to reach our shared goal to end new HIV cases in Scotland by 2030. Scientific … [Read more...] about Alan’s Blog: HIV – the vital role of the third sector in tackling health inequalities and ending the epidemic
Everything you need for the VHS AGM on 28th November 2024
Date: Thursday 28th November 2024 Time: 10 am – 11.40 am Venue: Online (Zoom) Event overview: VHS AGM meeting. VHS Event "From Crisis to Control: Preventing the Ticking Time Bomb in Population Health" - Presentation and discussion with Paul Johnston, Public Health … [Read more...] about Everything you need for the VHS AGM on 28th November 2024
