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
Voluntary Health Scotland Responds to Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation
Following a kitchen table discussion with our members on 30 July, Voluntary Health Scotland has submitted a response to the Social Justice and Social Security Committee's Third Sector Funding Principles consultation. The response summarises the views and experiences of both VHS as an individual … [Read more...] about Voluntary Health Scotland Responds to Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation
VHS August e-Newsletter
The VHS August 2024 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:Newsletter please sign up here. … [Read more...] about VHS August e-Newsletter
Linking health and heat: Home Energy Scotland
Living in a cold damp home negatively impacts physical and mental health. Scottish Government analysis has shown that it’s 15% more likely for someone living in an energy inefficient household experiencing fuel poverty to have a long-term illness or disability than someone not in fuel poverty. It’s … [Read more...] about Linking health and heat: Home Energy Scotland
Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter out now!
Our July newsletter is out now with all the usual updates on events, training and resources. You can open it here Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter out now!
VHS welcomes incorporation of UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Last week, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) Act came into force. The Act requires public authorities to take steps to ensure that their decisions and actions respect the rights of children and young people. The Scottish Government has said that it … [Read more...] about VHS welcomes incorporation of UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Paul’s Blog: Addressing health inequalities has never been more important
In celebrating VHS’s 20th anniversary, if ever there was a time for us as an organisation to exist it surely is now. Over the past ten years, health inequalities in Scotland have worsened due to successive political and social policy decisions taken and with the lasting impact of Covid-19 this has … [Read more...] about Paul’s Blog: Addressing health inequalities has never been more important
Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation- Kitchen Table Discussion
VHS 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 critical friends to join us at the Kitchen Table. Please contact Lauren Blair if you would like to … [Read more...] about Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation- Kitchen Table Discussion
