Room for Art is a social prescribing project run by Art in Healthcare. Providing visual arts on a weekly basis to adults in at least seven areas of Edinburgh, we aim to improve people’s health and wellbeing. Our participants are referred by GPs, Link Workers, other third sector organisations, … [Read more...] about Iona’s Blog: Art and Minds – Taking Room for Art a step further…
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What’s new? Read our August 2021 e- bulletin
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Statement concerning a VHS Board member
The VHS Board of Trustees is aware that a Board member has recently appeared in court on a charge. This charge is unrelated to the organisation in any way. However, in the interests of good governance, the Board has submitted a notifiable event to the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) … [Read more...] about Statement concerning a VHS Board member
What’s new? Read our February 2021 e-bulletin
What’s new? Read our February 2021 e- bulletin Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here Sign up to receive it direct each month … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our February 2021 e-bulletin
What’s new – read our May 2020 e-bulletin
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Scotland’s National Transport Strategy, loneliness and social isolation
VHS's written response to the Scottish Government's current consultation on a National Transport Strategy was informed both by our members’ work and our 2018 study into the lived experience of loneliness and social isolation The Zubairi Report. Our report was primary research that involved … [Read more...] about Scotland’s National Transport Strategy, loneliness and social isolation
What’s new? Read our July 2019 e-bulletin
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Helen’s Blog: Time to Celebrate – Volunteering for All
Volunteering brings enormous benefits and enjoyment to beneficiaries, volunteers and the wider community. We know that volunteering increases social and civil participation, reduces loneliness and isolation and empowers communities. It can also improve mental and physical health, support the … [Read more...] about Helen’s Blog: Time to Celebrate – Volunteering for All
What’s new? read our May 2019 bulletin
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What’s new? Read our December 2018 e-bulletin
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