“Take care of this knee. When you leave the hospital after surgery, that’s only half the job done”. My mum and I took in her surgeons words attentively. With her ‘frequent flyer’ badge at her local hospital, we’re both very aware of how stretched the NHS is for both funding and resources. We … [Read more...] about Blog by Sophie at CHSS: A job half done
Emma’s Blog: The voluntary sector: champions for hope and change
What’s in a name? Why are there so many different terms for the ‘voluntary sector’? It is also called the third, community, charity, or civic sector… with its actors often considered as non-governmental organisations (NGOs), not-for-profits, associations, foundations, co-operatives, or even … [Read more...] about Emma’s Blog: The voluntary sector: champions for hope and change
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Our September newsletter is out now with all the usual news, events and updates. Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Key Messages: Festival of Politics 2024- Health Creators
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities hosted an event exploring health inequalities in Scotland as part of the Scottish Parliament 2024 Festival of Politics on the 21 August 2024. We were joined in the Scottish Parliament by our panel and attendees to discuss … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Festival of Politics 2024- Health Creators
VHS have responded to the Human Rights Bill exclusion from the Programme of Government
After signing a joint letter back in May to the First Minister, John Swinney, VHS joins many organisations who are extremely frustrated by this decision. There is helpful background information at the Human Rights Consortium Scotland. View the letter here. … [Read more...] about VHS have responded to the Human Rights Bill exclusion from the Programme of Government
From Crisis to Control: Preventing the Ticking Time Bomb in Population Health-VHS AGM and Event
From 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 put a spotlight on the role of the third sector in creating and delivering a new Population Health Framework. Our Guest … [Read more...] about From Crisis to Control: Preventing the Ticking Time Bomb in Population Health-VHS AGM and Event
VHS Response to 2024-25 Programme for Government
This week the Scottish Government announced their Programme of Government for 2024-2025. “It is reassuring that the First Minister fully understands the detrimental impact of poverty in Scotland and has shown a clear commitment to eradicate the unacceptable levels of child poverty experienced … [Read more...] about VHS Response to 2024-25 Programme for Government
The ALLIANCE celebrates 10 years of its links worker programme
The ALLIANCE held a celebration event on 23 August to commemorate 10 years of its links worker programme. In 2014, the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) began a pilot for the Scottish Government which focused on links workers in Primary Care. The programme saw 7 Community … [Read more...] about The ALLIANCE celebrates 10 years of its links worker programme
Scottish Community Link Worker Network August Newsletter out now!
Our August newsletter is out now with all the latest news, events, training and resources. We hope you enjoy reading it here Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network August Newsletter out now!
Argyll and Bute’s Community Link Worker Programme marks 3 years of success
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership has recently published a report showcasing the progress it has made over the last 3 years since it introduced its CLW programme. The programme which is delivered in the region by We Are With You has received very positive feedback, particularly … [Read more...] about Argyll and Bute’s Community Link Worker Programme marks 3 years of success
