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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Cruse Scotland Training in Compassionate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:**This event is for Primary Care CLWs and CLW Programme Leads.**  \nThis training event\, in partnership with Cruse Scotland\, will focus on how to talk compassionately about death\, dying and bereavement. The course is designed to build CLWs’ confidence and insight on the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement. It will support CLWs to convey compassionate responses\, whilst demonstrating genuine understanding and support. \nThe course will support CLWs to: \n\nbuild confidence to communicate with compassion to those who are grieving\, following a bereavement\nhelp them to consider grief in the context of their role\ndevelop an understanding of compassionate conversations which in turn increase confidence in discussing grief themes\nconsider the impact of working with grief themes and how to manage individual self-care and wellbeing.\n\nPlease note that places will be restricted to 15 to facilitate discussion. \nTo book your place\, please click here. \nFor more information about the Network\, contact Roisin Hurst. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-cruse-scotland-training-in-compassionate-conversations/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T120000
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SUMMARY:HPON Meeting: Collective Influence Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:This in-person meeting of the Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) will identify and discuss opportunities for collaboration and joint influence in 2026. \n2026 is an important year for Scottish politics\, and it is vital that both health and the role of the third sector are on the agenda of every political party. At this meeting\, HPON members can discuss opportunities to influence candidates and parties ahead of the the election\, as well as identifying ways to influence new and returning MSPs post election.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/hpon-meeting-collective-influence-opportunities/
LOCATION:VHS Office\, 18 York Place\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3EP
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20251218T122540Z
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SUMMARY:*In-Person* Anti-racism Workshop with CEMVO
DESCRIPTION:What areas of equality work does your organisation want to focus on most? \nAt our Annual Conference in October\, CEMVO Scotland asked this question across our network. Two themes stood out clearly: workforce diversity and community engagement strategy. \nTo build on this\, we’re hosting an interactive session that begins with a grounding in key anti-racism concepts—including race\, racism and anti-racism\, intersectionality\, privilege\, microaggressions\, and effective allyship. This shared foundation will support our ongoing work to address racialised health inequalities across the sector. \nIn the second half of the session\, we’ll move into group discussions to identify practical anti-racist actions\, highlight good practice\, and explore areas for development. This is where we’ll dig deeper into the themes of workforce diversity and community engagement. \nAnyone who attends either introductory session (January or February) will also be invited to an online workshop on the 25 March\, where participants will help co-create anti-racism guidance for the sector. \nWe welcome staff in any role\, at any stage of their learning journey—no prior knowledge needed. \nReserve your spot in this workshop here.\nA light lunch will be provided after the training. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/in-person-anti-racism-workshop-with-cemvo/
LOCATION:.
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20251218T115919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T120718Z
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SUMMARY:Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next CPG on Health Inequalities meeting on the 26th January 2026 where we will explore the relationship between gender and health. Speakers from a range of organisations will share information about how experiences related to health can be impacted by gender identity. \nThere will also be an opportunity to discuss the findings and ask questions. \nThe meeting will be hosted online using Teams. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/cross-party-group-on-health-inequalities-event/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20251125T155752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T155752Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:***Please note that this event is for Primary Care Community Link Workers and Programme Leads.***  \nOur regular Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchanges offer Community Link Workers the opportunity to hear from organisations and services that can support them and their clients. \nOur next SCLWN Knowledge Exchange will feature presentations from: \nGuide Dogs Scotland \nPain Concern UK \nOne Parent Families Scotland \nTo book your place\, click here. \nFor more information\, please contact SCLWN Project Manager Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-knowledge-exchange-2/
LOCATION:.
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20251125T155829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T155829Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Cruse Scotland Training in Compassionate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:**This event is for Primary Care CLWs and CLW Programme Leads.**  \nThis training event\, in partnership with Cruse Scotland\, will focus on how to talk compassionately about death\, dying and bereavement. The course is designed to build CLWs’ confidence and insight on the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement. It will support CLWs to convey compassionate responses\, whilst demonstrating genuine understanding and support. \nThe course will support CLWs to: \n\nbuild confidence to communicate with compassion to those who are grieving\, following a bereavement\nhelp them to consider grief in the context of their role\ndevelop an understanding of compassionate conversations which in turn increase confidence in discussing grief themes\nconsider the impact of working with grief themes and how to manage individual self-care and wellbeing.\n\nPlease note that places will be restricted to a small number to facilitate discussion. \nTo book your place\, please click here. \nFor more information about the Network\, contact Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-cruse-scotland-training-in-compassionate-conversations-2/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
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SUMMARY:VHS @ The Gathering - "Prevention: The Golden Ticket to Tackling Scotland’s Health Inequalities"
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Gathering for our session on Prevention: The Golden Ticket to Tackling Scotland’s Health Inequalities”. \nPrevention is a critical piece for shaping health for the future; however\, we are often hamstrung by NHS pressures. For a preventative approach to really work in Scotland\, we need a clear and consistently applied definition of prevention across all policy development areas. Prevention is complex and requires a whole system approach that includes the public\, third and community sectors and those who directly experience health inequalities. \nOur event will challenge panellists from across the third and public sectors to build a consensus on the top 3 actions required to transition to a prevention-centred health system. This lively discussion will: \n\nDefine what we really mean when we talk about prevention – what is and isn’t preventative activity?\nShowcase the third sector’s leading examples of innovative and impactful preventative practice and initiatives.\nExplore the blockers we might face to achieving progress and the solutions that must be implemented.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is fully booked\, but you can add your name to the waitlist here. 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/vhs-the-gathering-prevention-the-golden-ticket-to-tackling-scotlands-health-inequalities/
LOCATION:EICC\, The Exchange\, 150 Morrison St\,\, Edinburgh\, EH3 8EE
CATEGORIES:Featured event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20251125T155842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T155842Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Peer Support Event for Programme Leads
DESCRIPTION:** This event is for Leads and Managers of Primary Care Community Link Worker Programmes in Scotland. ** \nIn the latest of our peer support events for CLW Programme Leads\, we will hear from Jennifer Dryden\, who is Health and Improvement Lead at Argyll and Bute HSCP.   Jennifer will be talking about the work she is doing with community link workers on island communities. There will be an opportunity for Q&A before going into smaller breakout groups for further discussion and sharing good practice with your peers. \nTo book your place\, please click here. \nFor more information about SCLWN events\, please contact SCLWN Project Manager Roisin Hurst
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-peer-support-event-for-programme-leads/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20251218T125902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T125902Z
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SUMMARY:*Online* Anti-racism Workshop with CEMVO
DESCRIPTION:What areas of equality work does your organisation want to focus on most? \nAt our Annual Conference in October\, CEMVO Scotland asked this question across our network. Two themes stood out clearly: workforce diversity and community engagement strategy. \nTo build on this\, we’re hosting an interactive online session that begins with a grounding in key anti-racism concepts—including race\, racism and anti-racism\, intersectionality\, privilege\, microaggressions\, and effective allyship. This shared foundation will support our ongoing work to address racialised health inequalities across the sector. \nIn the second half of the session\, we’ll move into group discussions to identify practical anti-racist actions\, highlight good practice\, and explore areas for development. This is where we’ll dig deeper into the themes of workforce diversity and community engagement. \nAnyone who attends either introductory session (January or February) will also be invited to an online workshop in March\, where participants will help co-create anti-racism guidance for the sector. \nWe welcome staff in any role\, at any stage of their learning journey—no prior knowledge needed. \nReserve your spot in this workshop here. 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/online-anti-racism-workshop-with-cemvo/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260106T095434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T095814Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN Event: Coffee and Conversations
DESCRIPTION:***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland***.  \nThis event will take place on Zoom. \nThis event is designed to be part of a regular lunchtime catch up to give CLWs from across the Scottish Community Link Worker Network a chance to hear from their peers\, learn more about each others’ programmes and share learning and good practice. \nIn this session\, we will be focusing on mental health. What are the challenges you are facing when supporting people with mental health issues?  We will hear some of the experiences of Erika Copland who is a Community Link Worker on Orkney and Ingrid Sandison who is a Community Link Worker on Shetland.   We will then have some time for further discussion and Q&A in smaller groups. \nPlease click here for more information and to book your place. \nFor more information about SCLWN events\, please contact Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-event-coffee-and-conversations/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260105T101628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T101628Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Cruse Training in Compassionate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:** This event is for CLWs and Programme Leads in primary care settings in Scotland.** \nThis training event\, in partnership with Cruse Scotland \, will focus on how to talk compassionately about death\, dying and bereavement. The course is designed to build CLWs’ confidence and insight on the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement. It will support CLWs to convey compassionate responses\, whilst demonstrating genuine understanding and support. \nThe course will support CLWs to: \n\nbuild confidence to communicate with compassion to those who are grieving\, following a bereavement\nhelp them to consider grief in the context of their role\ndevelop an understanding of compassionate conversations which in turn increase confidence in discussing grief themes\nconsider the impact of working with grief themes and how to manage individual self-care and wellbeing.\n\nPlease note that the number of places will be restricted to facilitate discussion. \nFor more information and to book your place\, please click here. \nFor more information about the event please contact Network Project Manager Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-cruse-training-in-compassionate-conversations/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260218T152820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T152820Z
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SUMMARY:Policy Event: Your Views on the National Performance Framework
DESCRIPTION:Do you have views on how the Scottish Government should be measuring progress on wellbeing\, and how it should be held to account? If you answered ‘yes’\, this event could be for you!  \nThe Scottish Government are currently seeking views on the National Performance Framework (NPF) ahead of planned reforms after the Scottish Parliament election in May. \nThe NPF was established in 2007 as Scotland’s central wellbeing framework. It was designed to communicate and measure progress against the vision for the kind of Scotland we aspire to live in. The framework currently defines 11 National Outcomes\, which describe the desired societal\, economic\, and environmental conditions in Scotland. \nJoin us to share your views on what the Scottish Government should be measuring in the NPF\, and how the National Outcomes should be used for both decision-making and policy scrutiny. \nSign up here!
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/policy-event-your-views-on-the-national-performance-framework/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260105T101554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T083254Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange March 2026
DESCRIPTION:** This event is for Programme Leads and Community Link Workers in primary care settings in Scotland. ** \nOur regular Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchanges offer Community Link Workers the opportunity to hear from organisations and services that can support them and their clients. \nOur March event will feature presentations and discussion from Epilepsy Scotland as well as the team behind two NHS Digital Therapies – Sleepio and Daylight – which support people struggling with poor sleep\, ongoing worry\, or anxiety. We will also hear from Sleep Action which helps families and professionals to improve sleep through tailored support and training. \nFind out more and book your place. \nFor more information about Network events please contact the Network’s Project Manager Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-knowledge-exchange-march-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260218T153707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T081711Z
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SUMMARY:Prevention and Power: Holyrood\, Health and the Third Sector
DESCRIPTION:The Health and Social Care Alliance (The ALLIANCE) and Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) have joined forces to bring you this important pre-Election online hustings event. \nAt a panel discussion hosted by a member of The ALLIANCE\, and Tejesh Mistry\, Chief Executive of VHS\, representatives from across the political spectrum will share their Party’s approaches for addressing health inequalities and safeguarding the important role of the third sector. \nJoin us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from Party representatives less than six weeks ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on May 7th. There will also be opportunities for attendees to submit their own questions to the panel too. \nConfirmed speakers are: \n\nConservative Party: Brian Whittle MSP\nLabour Party: Carol Mochan MSP\nLiberal Democrats: Cllr Euan Davidson\nReform Party Scotland: Helen McDade\nScottish Green Party: Patrick Harvie MSP\nScottish National Party: Emma Harper MSP\n\nWe will make every effort to ensure that this event is as accessible as possible\, including providing BSL interpreters if required. Please ensure that you share any access requirements at the time of booking. \nBook Now!
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/prevention-and-power-holyrood-health-and-the-third-sector/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Featured event,VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260319T145657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T145657Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN Training Event: Compassionate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:** This event is for CLWs and Programme Leads in primary care settings in Scotland.** \nThis training event\, in partnership with Cruse Scotland \, will focus on how to talk compassionately about death\, dying and bereavement. The course is designed to build CLWs’ confidence and insight on the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement. It will support CLWs to convey compassionate responses\, whilst demonstrating genuine understanding and support. \nThe course will support CLWs to: \n\nbuild confidence to communicate with compassion to those who are grieving\, following a bereavement\nhelp them to consider grief in the context of their role\ndevelop an understanding of compassionate conversations which in turn increase confidence in discussing grief themes\nconsider the impact of working with grief themes and how to manage individual self-care and wellbeing.\n\nPlease note that the number of places will be restricted to facilitate discussion. \nFind out more and book your place. \nFor more information about the event please contact Network Project Manager Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-training-event-compassionate-conversations/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260319T084256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T084256Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange May 2026
DESCRIPTION:This event is for CLWs and Programme Leads of Primary Care Community Link Worker Programmes. \nOur regular Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchanges offer Community Link Workers the opportunity to hear from organisations and services that can support them and their clients. The events are a great way to find out more about what an organisation does as well as learn about its resources to support CLWs in their roles. \nOur latest event on 7 May will focus on neurodiversity and mental health and will feature presentations and discussion from Penumbra\,  Autism Scotland and Neurodivergent Birth Support. \nClick here to book your place.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-knowledge-exchange-may-2026/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260319T084233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T084233Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: YGam Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Training
DESCRIPTION:This event is for Primary Care Community Link Workers and Community Link Worker Programme Leads. \nYgam is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to preventing gaming and gambling harms among young people. Their work bridges the critical knowledge gap between young people’s digital lives and the adults who guide them. They believe in harm prevention through education\, empowering the people who can make a real difference. \nFollowing a successful training event in June 2025\, The Scottish Community Link Worker Network is working again with award-winning charity Ygam to offer CLWs City and Guilds Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Training.  The timing of this training is particularly pertinent with the release last year of the Public Health Scotland Healthcare Needs Assessment of Gambling Harm in Scotland. This document also recommends the new NICE Guidelines on this topic\, which say the following: \n“Health and social care professionals should consider asking people about gambling (even if they have no obvious risk factors for gambling-related harm) when asking them about smoking\, alcohol consumption or use of other substances (for example\, as part of a holistic assessment or health check\, when registering for a service such as with a GP or in contacts with social services).” \n30% of 11-17-year-olds have spent their own money on gambling in the last 12 months (far more than the 15% who have vaped in the same time period)\, and 87% of 8-25-year-olds play video games at least 3 times a week. \nYgam’s workshop will help CLWs to open up conversations on these topics (which can be tricky to do due to the shame and stigma associated with them)\, as well as providing guidance on how to support and signpost a patient who is experiencing gaming or gambling harm. \nBook your place here!
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-ygam-gaming-and-gambling-harm-prevention-training/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260410T100825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T131518Z
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SUMMARY:(IN)VISIBLE Gender and Health Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this online event and get an exclusive first look at our latest collaborative research report exploring the relationship between gender and health through a Third Sector lens. \nOur Policy and Public Affairs Lead\, Sarah Latto\, will walk us through the findings\, then we’ll hear from some member organisations who contributed to the report including: \n\nAlice Struthers\, Programme Director\, Scottish Neurological Alliance\nTracey McFall\, Chief Executive Officer\, Scottish Recovery Consortium\nRebecca Hoffman\, Policy & Research Manager\, LGBT Health and Wellbeing\n\nWe will open up the session towards the end for questions and comments from those who attend. \nWe are excited to share this with you and are sure that some part of this report will resonate\, as gender related health inequalities impact us all. \nRegister here!\n  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/gender-and-health-report-launch/
LOCATION:.
CATEGORIES:Featured event,VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T113000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260413T152329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T135908Z
UID:24006-1779789600-1779795000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Workshop: Accessing 2022 Scottish Census Data with National Records Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical online workshop led by the National Records of Scotland\, exploring how to access and interrogate 2022 Scottish Census data\, as well as other NRS datasets. \nScotland’s Census is the official count of every person and household in the country. There has been a census in Scotland every 10 years since 1801\, except 1941. The 2021 census in Scotland was moved to 2022 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. \nThe answers people give to census questions help build up a picture of the population\, and present a unique opportunity to explore trends within the whole population. \nThis session will provide hints and tips to make the most from the Census Table-builder\, as well as introducing a range of other tools and datasets available through NRS with clear guidance on how they can be applied in practice. Using sector‑specific examples\, the workshop will focus on the particular needs of VHS members\, helping attendees build confidence in finding\, interpreting\, and using data to support their work. \nThis online workshop will be hosted on Teams. \nSign up now!\n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/workshop-accessing-2022-scottish-census-data-with-national-records-scotland/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20251218T133318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T133318Z
UID:22916-1779876000-1779883200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:HPON Meeting: Election 2026 Debrief
DESCRIPTION:This in-person meeting of the Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) we’ll discuss the results of the 2026 election \, including the implications for health policy and the role of the third sector. \nThe 2026 election is widely predicted to cause a seismic shift in Scottish politics\, with many current MSPs standing down and new political parties rising in popularity. There are a number of political priorities likely to straddle the election\, including the Assisted Dying Bill and the Human Rights Bill as well as commitments made in 2025 to public service reform and a shift to prevention in health. \nThis meeting provides a chance to analyse the implications of the results and to explore joint opportunities for ensuring that health is at the top of the agenda for new and returning MSPs and Ministers.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/hpon-meeting-election-2026-debrief/
LOCATION:VHS Office\, 18 York Place\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3EP
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260319T084219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T084219Z
UID:23875-1780480800-1780486200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:SCLWN: Peer Support Event for Programme Leads
DESCRIPTION:This event is for Leads and Managers of Primary Care Community Link Worker Programmes \nOur Peer Support sessions are designed to bring together Leads and Managers of Primary Care Community Link Worker Programmes to share learning and good practice. \nIn the latest of our peer support events for CLW Programme Leads\, we will hear from Lorraine Hewie and Leeanne Killen from North Ayrshire’s CLW team about the work they are doing to support wellbeing.  They will talk about their work in Arran\, where they are delivering programmes focusing on smoking cessation and weigh-to-go interventions.  We will then have the opportunity to split into smaller breakout groups to explore current challenges and successes within your programmes. \nClick here to book your place. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-peer-support-event-for-programme-leads-2/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T133000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260319T084157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T084157Z
UID:23872-1781008200-1781011800@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:SCLWN: Coffee and Conversations
DESCRIPTION:This event is for Primary Care CLWs only. \nThis event is designed to be part of a regular lunchtime catch up to give CLWs from across the Scottish Community Link Worker Network a chance to hear from their peers\, learn more about each others’ programmes and share learning and good practice. In this catch up\, we will be discussing training\, supervision and support for CLWs. Is there training you have had recently that has really helped you in your role?  What training would be helpful? What does good supervision look like for you? \nClick here to book your place.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-coffee-and-conversations/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T153000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260413T160616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T093626Z
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SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Guidance Workshop *Online*
DESCRIPTION:This Anti-Racism Guidance workshop\, hosted in collaboration with CEMVO Scotland\, aims to empower participants to be anti-racist and to be an effective ally. We will: \n\nRefresh our understanding of human rights and anti-racism key principles – some basic prior knowledge will be assumed.\nDevelop tools for change through spheres of influence and practising an anti-racist mindset.\nAs a group: Identify how the anti-racism guidance will be used\, the audience\, and the key themes to achieve our outcomes.\nAgree on next steps in co-creating the guidance.\n\nPrior to this session\, we’ll send out an MS Form to ask participants to reflect on what they’d like out of the anti-racism guidance and use these ideas to shape our discussions. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask for\, or share\, good practice examples/case studies that they feel would be beneficial for the guidance. \nWe look forward to coming together to co-create this Anti-Racism Guidance with you all! \nRegister here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/anti-racism-guidance-workshop-online/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260430T142458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T142458Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN Training Event: Compassionate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:** This event is for CLWs and Programme Leads in primary care settings in Scotland.** \nThis training event\, in partnership with Cruse Scotland will focus on how to talk compassionately about death\, dying and bereavement. The course is designed to build CLWs’ confidence and insight on the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement. It will support CLWs to convey compassionate responses\, whilst demonstrating genuine understanding and support. \nThe course will support CLWs to: \n\nbuild confidence to communicate with compassion to those who are grieving\, following a bereavement\nhelp them to consider grief in the context of their role\ndevelop an understanding of compassionate conversations which in turn increase confidence in discussing grief themes\nconsider the impact of working with grief themes and how to manage individual self-care and wellbeing.\n\nPlease note that the number of places will be restricted to facilitate discussion. \nFind out more and book your place. \nFor more information about the event please contact Network Project Manager Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-training-event-compassionate-conversations-2/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260429T154105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T093523Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Health: Weaving Wellbeing Across Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Join Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) as part of Healing Art Scotland’s National Day for an evening reception and panel discussion that will explore and analyse what’s being done to combine arts\, culture and social prescribing in Scotland. \nWe’ll hear powerful stories from those who are supporting communities across Scotland to benefit from access to arts and culture. These community implementations will act as a bridge to national conversations\, helping us connect lived experience with policy\, strategy and system-level change. \nSpeakers include: \n\nGemma Pritchard Woollett\, HSCP Integration Officer & Lead CLW for Clackmannanshire\nLaura Baxter\, Learning and Participation Director\, Scottish Chamber Orchestra\nDr. Marisa De Andrade\, Co-Director\, The Binks Hub\nVanessa Paynton\, Executive Director\, Art in Healthcare\nTejesh Mistry\, Chief Executive\, Voluntary Health Scotland\n\nWe’ll close out the evening with an entertaining performance and time to network. Light refreshments will be provided. \nFor more information and to secure you’re spot\, click here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/the-art-of-health-weaving-wellbeing-across-scotland/
LOCATION:Grassmarket Community Project\, 86 Candlemaker Row\, Edinburgh\, EH1 2QA
CATEGORIES:Featured event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260618T105530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T105530Z
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SUMMARY:Benefit Take Up Strategy - Engagement Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Government is seeking the views of VHS members on how best to maximise take-up of social security entitlements in Scotland. Your input will help shape the next Benefit Take-Up Strategy\, due for publication in October. \nJoin us on 23 July for an opportunity to share your insights and expertise directly with the Scottish Government and help inform a robust\, evidence-based approach to maximising take-up of social security entitlements for everyone who is eligible in Scotland over the next 5 years. \nThe session will focus on four key areas: \n\nData sharing\, signposting and referrals\nPre-application support\nAwareness raising\, outreach and engagement\nAccessible processes and automation\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/benefit-take-up-strategy-engagement-discussion/
LOCATION:.
CATEGORIES:Featured event,VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260702T150045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T150045Z
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SUMMARY:Consultation Event: Prioritising Prevention
DESCRIPTION:In the first of a series of events to explore the four asks in our Manifesto for Health Creation\, we invite our members and stakeholders to explore the current policy context regarding prevention in health. We’ll provide information about some of the latest developments before inviting attendees to share their own insights and experiences. \nA shift to more preventative health services is essential for addressing health inequalities and safeguarding the future of Scotland’s NHS. The Government\, COSLA and the NHS have already made moves to shift to a prevention-centred health system as part of wider reform plans\, but considerable efforts are still required to fully embed this approach.  \nThe third sector has a vital role at this crucial time and has much insight and expertise to offer. Join us to hear all about the latest developments and to ensure your voice is heard. \nSign up now!
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/consultation-event-prioritising-prevention/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260615T140339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T140339Z
UID:24260-1788946200-1788955200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:SCLWN Training Event: Compassionate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:**This event is for Primary Care Community Link Workers and Programme Leads.** \nThis training event\, in partnership with Cruse Scotland\, will focus on how to talk compassionately about death\, dying and bereavement. The course is designed to build CLWs’ confidence and insight on the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement. It will support CLWs to convey compassionate responses\, whilst demonstrating genuine understanding and support. \nThe course will support CLWs to: \n\nbuild confidence to communicate with compassion to those who are grieving\, following a bereavement\nhelp them to consider grief in the context of their role\ndevelop an understanding of compassionate conversations which in turn increase confidence in discussing grief themes\nconsider the impact of working with grief themes and how to manage individual self-care and wellbeing.\n\nPlease note that the number of places will be restricted to facilitate discussion. \nMore information and book your place here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-training-event-compassionate-conversations-3/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260615T140326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T140326Z
UID:24265-1789639200-1789646400@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:SCLWN Knowledge Exchange - September 2026
DESCRIPTION:**This event is for Programme Leads and Community Link Workers in primary care settings in Scotland.** \nOur regular Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchanges offer Community Link Workers the opportunity to hear from organisations and services that can support them and their clients. \nOur September event will feature presentations from MISS – Miscarriage Support\, Breathing Space and Children in Scotland. \nMore information and book your place here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-knowledge-exchange-september-2026/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000728
CREATED:20260428T133130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T152235Z
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SUMMARY:Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference and Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our 4th Annual SCLWN Conference\, ‘Rooted in Communities\, Growing Together‘ will take place on 22 September at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh and we’ll be celebrating the 5th year of the Scottish Community Link Worker Network! We are looking forward to day filled with inspirational speakers\, thought-provoking workshops from our CLW teams and of courser the big reveal – the winners of our annual Network awards! \nConfirmed speakers include: \n\nMaree Todd MSP\, Minister for Mental Wellbeing\, Public Health\, Sport\, Alcohol and Drugs\nAnna Wilding\, Research Fellow\, University of Manchester Division of Population Health\, Health Services Research & Primary Care\nAlison Hannan\, Public Services Delivery Scotland\nDr. Eddie Donaghy\, Research Fellow\, University of Edinburgh – Usher Institute\nMichael Kellett\, Director of Strategy\, Governance and Performance\, Public Health Scotland\nMonica Boulton\, Strategic Lead for Healthcare Integration and Neighbourhood Health\, National Academy of Social Prescribing\nRoisin Hurst\, Project Manager\, Scottish CLW Network\n\nWorkshops to be delivered: \n\nLinks Research Initiative – Reaching Wider than Primary Care by Health and Social Care Alliance (The ALLIANCE)\nPiloting The Role of CLW Assistant by CVS Inverclyde\nEmbedding Healthy Eating Support within Social Prescribing – Learning from Aberdeen Links and the SPICE Project by Aberdeen Links Service and The Rowett Institute\, University of Aberdeen\nHelping Clients Find Their Motivation by With You – Argyll and Bute CLW Service\n\n  \nBook your space now!
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/scottish-community-link-worker-networks-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Dynamic Earth\, Holyrood Road\, Edinburgh\, EH8 8AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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