Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities- June 2024 Meeting
online Via ZoomThis CPG meeting has had to be cancelled due to parliamentary business. A new date will be released soon. Topic: Third Sector and Health Inequalities Join us on the […]
SCLWN Event- Unlocking your Entitlements with Age Scotland
online Via ZoomThe Scottish Community Link Worker Network invites you to join us with Age Scotland at this workshop on the 12th of June online via Zoom. Many older people in Scotland […]
Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation- Kitchen Table Discussion
online Via ZoomVHS are hosting a Kitchen Table discussion, online, on the 30th July, to discuss the Pre-budget 2025-26 scrutiny of Third sector funding principles. We have invited selected members, challengers and […]
Festival of Politics 2024: Health Creators: Health Inequalities in Scotland
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomVHS and the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group are delighted to be hosting an event as part of the Festival of Politics in the Scottish Parliament in August. Book here. […]
SCWLN and Audit Scotland: General Practice Audit- Link Workers
online Via ZoomAudit Scotland is currently conducting a performance audit of General Practice, focusing on how general practice is performing since the introduction of the 2018 General Medical Services Contract. You can […]
SCLWN and Audit Scotland: General Practice Audit- Programme Leads
online Via ZoomAudit Scotland is currently conducting a performance audit of General Practice, focusing on how general practice is performing since the introduction of the 2018 General Medical Services Contract. You can […]
Members Meet Up- August 2024
online Via ZoomOur next members meet up on the 28th of August at 10.30am on Zoom. 2024 is a year of celebration for VHS as we mark 20 years of our charity. […]
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities- September 2024 Meeting
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomTopic: Third Sector and Health Inequalities Join us on the 11 September at 6pm, either in person or online, for our next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchange: September 2024
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for Community Link Workers are also welcome to […]
VHS Annual Conference 2024- Scotland’s Vital Health Sector
Dynamic Earth Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United KingdomBOOK YOUR PLACE! 23 October 2024 at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh! VHS are delighted to announce that our annual conference is back for a very special 20th Anniversary event. VHS Conference […]
SCLWN Event: Adult Disability Payment Review – Engagement event with CLWs
online Via ZoomEdel Harris OBE, Chair of the Independent Review into the Adult Disability Payment (ADP) is keen to meet with Community Link Workers to gather their feedback and hear their thoughts […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Programme Leads event October
online Via ZoomThis event is aimed specifically for Programme Leads for Community Link Workers in Scotland. This event aims to bring together Programme Leads from Community Link Worker programmes across Scotland to […]
SCLWN Network Peer Support Event : November
online Via ZoomOur next SCLWN peer support event on Tuesday 5th November from 10-11.30 will focus on trauma and vicarious trauma and will be led by Fiona Douglas from the Health […]
Population Health Framework Engagement
online Via ZoomA Population Health Framework is in development. It sets out to take a cross-government and cross-sector approach to improve the key building blocks of health and wellbeing. The Population Health […]
SCLWN Event: Knowledge Exchange- November
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for Community Link Workers are also welcome to […]
SCLWN Event- CLW service in Highland- Where are we now?
online Via ZoomSharing learning and best practice from the last two years. A joint event between Voluntary Health Scotland and NHS Highland. Following the recent announcement of the expansion of the Community […]
From Crisis to Control: Preventing the Ticking Time Bomb in Population Health-VHS AGM and Event
online Via ZoomFrom Crisis to Control: Preventing the Ticking Time Bomb in Population Health Book your place on our event on the 28th November to join VHS and Public Health Scotland to […]
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities December 2024 Meeting
Online or in Scottish Parliament .Topic: Health Equity Research Join us on the 11 December, either in person or online, for our next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. The meeting will […]
SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event: January 2025
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for Community Link Workers are also welcome to […]
Catalysts for Change – The Role of Third Sector Leaders in Health Creation
EICC The Exchange, 150 Morrison St,, EdinburghVHS event as part of SCVO's 2025 Gathering. Event Chair: Prof. Kezia Dugdale, Associate Director, Centre for Public Policy The University of Glasgow Panelists: Angiolina Foster, Chair, Public Health Scotland […]
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities February 2025 Meeting
online Via Zoom18:00- 19:30 on 19 February 2025- online on Zoom only. Join us for the next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities on the 19th February. This meeting […]
SCLWN Peer Support Event- Feb 2025
online Via ZoomSCLWN Peer Support – February- on Zoom Our SCLWN peer support events are designed to allow CLWs to come together to chat to each other in smaller groups so share challenges, […]
Continuing the Conversation on the Population Health Framework
online Via ZoomJoin us for the next step in shaping Scotland’s Population Health Framework. Following on from the two discussion events we hosted in November, VHS and Public Health Scotland are hosting […]
Applying a ‘Missingness Lens’ to Health Inequalities-Online Event
online Via ZoomJoin VHS on the 26th March to explore Missingness in health care and the impact on Health Inequalities. Our event will take place online on Zoom. We are delighted to […]
SCLWN Event – Introduction to Neurodiversity
online Via ZoomNeurodiversity refers to the natural variations in the human brain and encourages us to recognise the strengths of individuals who think, feel and experience the world differently. Approximately one […]
SCLWN Annual Conference 2025: Health, Hope and Healing
Radisson Blu Glasgow 301 Argyle Street, GlasgowWednesday, 7th May 2025 Health, Hope and Healing: Tackling Health Inequality Together Join us in Glasgow on the 7th May for our 3rd Annual Conference for the Scottish Community Link […]
Public Health Scotland – Next Strategy Consultation
online Via ZoomPublic Health Scotland (PHS) wants to hear from our members. As valued members of VHS, this is your opportunity to take a seat at the virtual table and directly influence […]
Scottish Parliament Garden Lobby Reception: Voices of Health Creation
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomJoin us for an inspiring evening at the Scottish Parliament, sponsored by Emma Harper MSP, in collaboration with Voluntary Health Scotland and the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group. This special […]
SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event- May
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for Community Link Workers are also welcome to […]
An Evening Conversation Towards Living Well with Dementia
University of the West of Scotland Dumfries Campus (Level 2, Room 2062), Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4FD. Bankend Road,, DumfriesVHS, the Open University in Scotland and the University of the West of Scotland are pleased to invite you to our joint event: “A Brighter Path: Living well with Dementia […]
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: June 2025 Meeting
Online or in Scottish Parliament .Join us on the 4th of June at the next meeting of the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group. This meeting will be chaired by Brian Whittle MSP, Co-convenor of the […]
SCLWN Leads Peer Support Event
*This event is specifically for CLW Programme Leads – those responsible for the management of their CLW teams and the delivery of their CLW programmes*. This event will bring together […]
SCLWN- Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Training
online via Teams ., ., .***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for Community Link Workers are also welcome to […]
Policy Consultation Event: Long Term Conditions Framework
online via Teams ., ., .A consultation event, hosted by the VHS Policy and Public Affairs Lead, to support VHS in drafting their response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the Long Term Conditions Framework. […]
Policy Workshops: 2026 VHS Manifesto
online via Teams ., ., .In preparation for next year’s Scottish parliament election, VHS is planning to publish a policy manifesto later this year. We’ve already hosted a meeting with a group of key stakeholders […]
VHS Policy Consultation Event – Mental Health Spending
online via Teams ., ., .This VHS interactive consultation event will provide information about the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee's pre-budget scrutiny consultation on mental health spending. There will then be an opportunity for […]
Audit Scotland and General Practice in Scotland
online Via ZoomJoin VHS and Audit Scotland at our online event to explore the recent report which focuses on Primary Care pressures and impact for health inequalities and third sector partners. The […]
SCLWN Event – Knowledge Exchange
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically for Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for Community Link Workers are also welcome to […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network and Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey Networking Event
online Via Zoom*This event is for SCLWN members and ICJ Link Workers* The Scottish Community Link Worker Network and Macmillan Cancer Support are excited to host the first online event for link […]
SCLWN Event: Coffee Conversations – CLW Peer Support Event
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland***. This event will take place on Zoom. This event is […]
VHS Consultation Event: Chronic Pain
The Scottish Government have opened a consultation looking at their Quality Prescribing for Chronic Pain guide for improvement 2026-2029. One of the areas they would like views on is non-pharmacological […]
VHS Annual Conference – Collaboration for Change
Radisson Blu Glasgow 301 Argyle Street, GlasgowBook now! Secure your tickets to the VHS Annual Conference- Collaboration for Change-28th October 2025 in Glasgow. We're delighted to announce Public Health Scotland (PHS) as our collaboration partner for […]
SCLWN: Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Training
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for Community Link Workers are also welcome to […]
Gender and Health Research: Consultation Event
online via Teams ., ., .We are excited to invite you to participate in a new VHS social research project exploring the relationship between gender and health. This will be the first in a series […]
Gender and Health Research: Consultation Event
online via Teams ., ., .We are excited to invite you to participate in a new VHS social research project exploring the relationship between gender and health. This will be the first in a series […]
SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange
***Please note that this event is for Primary Care Community Link Workers and Programme Leads.*** Our next SCLWN Knowledge Exchange will feature presentations from researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh […]
SCLWN: Peer Support Event for Community Link Worker Programme Leads
Zoom , United Kingdom** This event is for Leads and Managers of Primary Care Community Link Worker Programmes in Scotland. ** In the latest of our peer support events for CLW Programme Leads, […]
Insight to Impact: Third Sector Data as a Catalyst for Change – VHS AGM Event
online Via ZoomJoin us as we showcase third sector organisations as a unique and under-utilised source of health data at our AGM event. VHS members generate an incredible amount of evidence and […]
SCLWN: Cruse Scotland Training in Compassionate Conversations
Zoom , United Kingdom**This event is for Primary Care CLWs and CLW Programme Leads.** This training event, in partnership with Cruse Scotland, will focus on how to talk compassionately about death, dying and […]
HPON Meeting: Collective Influence Opportunities
VHS Office 18 York Place, EdinburghThis in-person meeting of the Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) will identify and discuss opportunities for collaboration and joint influence in 2026. 2026 is an important year for Scottish politics, […]
*In-Person* Anti-racism Workshop with CEMVO
What areas of equality work does your organisation want to focus on most? At our Annual Conference in October, CEMVO Scotland asked this question across our network. Two themes stood […]
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities
online via Teams ., ., .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 […]
SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange
***Please note that this event is for Primary Care Community Link Workers and Programme Leads.*** Our regular Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchanges offer Community Link Workers the opportunity […]
SCLWN: Cruse Scotland Training in Compassionate Conversations
online Via Zoom**This event is for Primary Care CLWs and CLW Programme Leads.** This training event, in partnership with Cruse Scotland, will focus on how to talk compassionately about death, dying and […]
VHS @ The Gathering – “Prevention: The Golden Ticket to Tackling Scotland’s Health Inequalities”
EICC The Exchange, 150 Morrison St,, EdinburghJoin us at The Gathering for our session on Prevention: The Golden Ticket to Tackling Scotland's Health Inequalities". Prevention is a critical piece for shaping health for the future; however, […]
SCLWN: Peer Support Event for Programme Leads
online Via Zoom** This event is for Leads and Managers of Primary Care Community Link Worker Programmes in Scotland. ** In the latest of our peer support events for CLW Programme Leads, […]
*Online* Anti-racism Workshop with CEMVO
online via Teams ., ., .What areas of equality work does your organisation want to focus on most? At our Annual Conference in October, CEMVO Scotland asked this question across our network. Two themes stood […]
SCLWN Event: Coffee and Conversations
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland***. This event will take place on Zoom. This event is […]
SCLWN: Cruse Training in Compassionate Conversations
Zoom , United Kingdom** This event is for CLWs and Programme Leads in primary care settings in Scotland.** This training event, in partnership with Cruse Scotland , will focus on how to talk […]
Policy Event: Your Views on the National Performance Framework
online via Teams ., ., .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 […]
SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange March 2026
Zoom , United Kingdom** This event is for Programme Leads and Community Link Workers in primary care settings in Scotland. ** Our regular Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchanges offer Community Link […]
Prevention and Power: Holyrood, Health and the Third Sector
online Via ZoomThe 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. At a panel discussion hosted […]
SCLWN Training Event: Compassionate Conversations
online Via Zoom** This event is for CLWs and Programme Leads in primary care settings in Scotland.** This training event, in partnership with Cruse Scotland , will focus on how to talk […]
SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange May 2026
online Via ZoomThis event is for CLWs and Programme Leads of Primary Care Community Link Worker Programmes. Our regular Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchanges offer Community Link Workers the opportunity […]
SCLWN: YGam Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Training
online via Teams ., ., .This event is for Primary Care Community Link Workers and Community Link Worker Programme Leads. Ygam is the UK's leading charity dedicated to preventing gaming and gambling harms among young […]
(IN)VISIBLE Gender and Health Report Launch
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. […]
Workshop: Accessing 2022 Scottish Census Data with National Records Scotland
online via Teams ., ., .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. […]
HPON Meeting: Election 2026 Debrief
VHS Office 18 York Place, EdinburghThis 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 […]
SCLWN: Peer Support Event for Programme Leads
online Via ZoomThis event is for Leads and Managers of Primary Care Community Link Worker Programmes Our Peer Support sessions are designed to bring together Leads and Managers of Primary Care Community […]
SCLWN: Coffee and Conversations
online Via ZoomThis event is for Primary Care CLWs only. This event is designed to be part of a regular lunchtime catch up to give CLWs from across the Scottish Community Link […]
Anti-Racism Guidance Workshop *Online*
online via Teams ., ., .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: Refresh our understanding of human […]
SCLWN Training Event: Compassionate Conversations
online via Teams ., ., .** This event is for CLWs and Programme Leads in primary care settings in Scotland.** This training event, in partnership with Cruse Scotland will focus on how to talk compassionately […]
The Art of Health: Weaving Wellbeing Across Scotland
Grassmarket Community Project 86 Candlemaker Row, EdinburghJoin 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 […]
Benefit Take Up Strategy – Engagement Discussion
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 […]
Consultation Event: Prioritising Prevention
online via Teams ., ., .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 […]
SCLWN Training Event: Compassionate Conversations
online via Teams ., ., .**This event is for Primary Care Community Link Workers and Programme Leads.** This training event, in partnership with Cruse Scotland, will focus on how to talk compassionately about death, dying […]
SCLWN Knowledge Exchange – September 2026
online via Teams ., ., .**This event is for Programme Leads and Community Link Workers in primary care settings in Scotland.** Our regular Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchanges offer Community Link Workers the […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference and Awards 2026
Dynamic Earth Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United KingdomOur 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 […]
