On 30th June, we submitted our response to the UK Government Pathways to Work consultation. Whilst there are some positive elements within the Green Paper, we express our reservations about some of the proposals and provide some recommendations for ensuring that people living with long term health … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Pathways to Work Consultation
VHS Response: Scottish Labour Policy Forum Stage 2 Consultation
On 27th June 2025, we responded to the second stage of the Scottish Labour Party’s Policy Forum. This will inform their manifesto for next year’s Scottish Parliament election. The consultation is framed around seven thematic documents, including two on Mental Health and Preventative Health Care … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Scottish Labour Policy Forum Stage 2 Consultation
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now
Our June newsletter is out now with the usual updates on news and events from across the Network. You can read it here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now
Response: Medium Term Financial Strategy
The Scottish Government’s Medium Term Financial Strategy, published on the 25th June, does not provide the concrete commitment required regarding health spending on prevention. The Population Health Framework, the Health & Social Care Service Renewal Framework and the Public Service Reform … [Read more...] about Response: Medium Term Financial Strategy
Policy Workshops: 2026 VHS Manifesto
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 to help us identify the key issues and opportunities and some of the policy solutions to address these. Now we … [Read more...] about Policy Workshops: 2026 VHS Manifesto
Policy Consultation Event: Long Term Conditions Framework
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. This event is aimed at VHS members and stakeholders with a particular interest in the Scottish … [Read more...] about Policy Consultation Event: Long Term Conditions Framework
SCLWN Event – Knowledge Exchange
***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 attend.*** This event will take place online on Zoom. Our knowledge exchange events are a … [Read more...] about SCLWN Event – Knowledge Exchange
A momentous three weeks for health creation in Scotland
Sarah Latto, VHS Policy and Public Affairs Lead, reflects on her first three weeks in post including the publication of the Population Health Framework and the Service Renewal Framework this week. Today marks exactly three weeks since I joined Voluntary Health Scotland as the Policy and Public … [Read more...] about A momentous three weeks for health creation in Scotland
SCLWN Event: Coffee Conversations – CLW Peer Support Event
***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 designed to be part of a regular lunchtime catch up to give CLWs from across the Scottish Community Link … [Read more...] about SCLWN Event: Coffee Conversations – CLW Peer Support Event
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: June 2025 Minutes and Presentations
The Health Inequalities Cross Party Group hosted a meeting on the 4th June. Meeting topic: Barriers to Physical Activity and Health inequalities Guest speakers: Tejesh Mistry, Voluntary Health Scotland and Sport Scotland Dr David Meir, University of the West of Scotland Dr David … [Read more...] about Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: June 2025 Minutes and Presentations
