VHS has announced the appointment of Tejesh Mistry as the charity’s new Chief Executive. Tejesh takes up post in mid-March, succeeding Claire Stevens who retires at the end of March 2024 after 12 years of leading the organisation. Christine Carlin, Chair of VHS, said: "The Board and I are deeply … [Read more...] about Tejesh Mistry appointed to lead VHS
Ewa’s blog: What do Scots think about walking?
Paths for All have recently released their 2023 attitudes survey results, offering a fantastic glimpse into how people think and behave when it comes to getting around on foot or by wheelchair in Scotland. The research conducted by 56 Degree Insight surveyed 1,000 adults online. This survey updates … [Read more...] about Ewa’s blog: What do Scots think about walking?
Fife’s community link worker programme going from strength to strength
The Fife Community Link Worker team recently celebrated their two-year anniversary and also welcomed the news of permanent funding for the service which is supported by Action 15 funding. Action 15 of the Mental Health Strategy 2017-27 outlined Scottish Government's commitment to funding 800 … [Read more...] about Fife’s community link worker programme going from strength to strength
Claire’s blog: spreading the joy of reading to children across Edinburgh
Claire Gardiner is a community link worker in north east Edinburgh. In her blog, she talks about how a chat with one parent about their family's bedtime routine led to her joining up with Books for Kids and spreading the joy of reading to hundreds of children across the city. “You are never too … [Read more...] about Claire’s blog: spreading the joy of reading to children across Edinburgh
VHS January e-bulletin
The VHS January 2024 e-bulletin is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:bulletin you can sign up here. … [Read more...] about VHS January e-bulletin
Jennifer’s Blog: 2024-An opportunity for change or just more of the same?
A new year offers an opportunity to reflect on the year just gone and to also look forward to the opportunities and challenges ahead. 2024 will remain a challenging year for many with ongoing cost of living challenges, the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the impact of years of austerity-led … [Read more...] about Jennifer’s Blog: 2024-An opportunity for change or just more of the same?
Key messages: VHS’s Big Debate
VHS hosted our AGM on 30th November 2023 at The Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. It was followed by our Big Debate, with a well-informed panel exploring the topic, 'Shaping the Future of our Health and Healthcare’. A big thanks to publisher John McGill from healthandcare.scot for … [Read more...] about Key messages: VHS’s Big Debate
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities February 2024 Meeting
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet on the 21st February. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting, with limited spaces available in person in the Scottish Parliament. The speakers for this CPG meeting will be: Rosie Seaman, Data Sourcing Manager and Layla Robinson Partnership and … [Read more...] about Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities February 2024 Meeting
Christine’s Blog: A seasonal message from New VHS Chair
At this time of year, enter any charity office and you are likely to be knee-deep in parcels and wading through a sea of tinsel. Gifts are constantly being donated – books, toys, bikes, clothes, and perhaps more than ever this year, food and vouchers. You name it and someone, somewhere, is probably … [Read more...] about Christine’s Blog: A seasonal message from New VHS Chair
Research report: Essential Connections: mapping community link workers across Scotland
Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) is pleased to announce the publication of its report, Essential Connections, which explores the range and scope of community link worker programmes across Scotland. The report is the culmination of eight months of research by the Scottish Community Link Worker … [Read more...] about Research report: Essential Connections: mapping community link workers across Scotland
