The October edition of VHS Policy News is out now! This monthly bulletin provides opportunities to contribute to our policy work, updates on recent VHS policy activity, as well as accessible information about wider relevant policy developments. To receive this newsletter directly to your … [Read more...] about Policy News: October Edition
Policy Briefing: Prevention, Health, and the Third Sector
Today we published a policy briefing exploring the vital role of the third sector in preventative health. This briefing reflects the insights and experiences shared by VHS members, and builds upon joint statements published alongside The Health and Social Care Alliance (The ALLIANCE), Scottish … [Read more...] about Policy Briefing: Prevention, Health, and the Third Sector
Policy News: September Edition
The September edition of VHS Policy News is out now! This monthly bulletin provides opportunities to contribute to our policy work, updates on recent VHS policy activity, as well as accessible information about wider relevant policy developments. To receive this newsletter directly to … [Read more...] about Policy News: September Edition
Update: Joint Statement on Prevention
Voluntary Health Scotland, together with The Health and Social Care Alliance (The ALLIANCE), Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC), Edinburgh Community Health Forum, and Volunteer Scotland, have today published an update following our Joint Statement on Prevention from September 2025. In … [Read more...] about Update: Joint Statement on Prevention
Consultation Event: Third Sector Parity
In the second of a series of events to explore the four asks in our Manifesto for Health Creation, we invite our members and stakeholders to hear more about the current policy context regarding third sector parity, including the Scottish Government commitment to establish a third sector partnership. … [Read more...] about Consultation Event: Third Sector Parity
Policy News: August Edition
The August edition of VHS Policy News is out now! This monthly bulletin provides opportunities to contribute to our policy work, updates on recent VHS policy activity, as well as accessible information about wider relevant policy developments. To receive this newsletter directly to your … [Read more...] about Policy News: August Edition
VHS Responses: Pre-Budget Scrutiny
On Friday 14th August, we responded to the pre-budget scrutiny consultations for both the Finance and Public Administration Committee and the Public Service Reform Committee of the Scottish Parliament. These responses were informed by insights and evidence from our membership captured at our … [Read more...] about VHS Responses: Pre-Budget Scrutiny
VHS Annual Conference 2026 – Power, Partnership, Perseverance
Join us at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on 2 November for our 2026 Annual Conference: Power, Partnership, Perseverance. This year's conference centres on a simple but resolute idea - Scotland's third sector holds more power than is often recognised and more influence than it sometimes realises. … [Read more...] about VHS Annual Conference 2026 – Power, Partnership, Perseverance
Programme for Government Proposals
Today we shared four proposals for inclusion in the upcoming Programme for Government with key contacts in the Government. These proposals are based on recommendations detailed in our Manifesto for Health Creation and our (IN)VISIBLE Report exploring the relationship between sex, gender, and … [Read more...] about Programme for Government Proposals
Policy News: July Edition
The July edition of VHS Policy News is out now! This monthly bulletin provides opportunities to contribute to our policy work, updates on recent VHS policy activity, as well as accessible information about wider relevant policy developments. To receive this newsletter directly to your … [Read more...] about Policy News: July Edition
