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
(IN)VISIBLE Workshop: Research to Reality
This practical and interactive workshop will explore the implications for third sector organisations of the Voluntary Health Scotland (IN)VISIBLE research into the relationship between sex, gender, and health. A summary of the key relevant findings of the research will be shared with participants … [Read more...] about (IN)VISIBLE Workshop: Research to Reality
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
Early bird tickets are now available through August! 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 … [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
Policy Briefing: Health Inequalities in Scotland
Today we shared a policy briefing with MSPs detailing information about current health inequalities in Scotland, including a summary of the findings from our recent (IN)VISIBLE research into sex, gender, and health inequalities. The briefing further shared a description of the policy priorities from … [Read more...] about Policy Briefing: Health Inequalities in Scotland
VHS Statement: Strengthening Scotland’s Partnership with the Third Sector
At VHS, we were encouraged to see that the Scottish Government had scheduled a debate on strengthening Third Sector partnership so early in the parliamentary term. The thoughtful contributions to the debate from both the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing and from MSPs were largely … [Read more...] about VHS Statement: Strengthening Scotland’s Partnership with the Third Sector
