On 2nd October, we launched our Manifesto for Health Creation at an event held at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Over 40 members and stakeholders joined us to hear more about the manifesto asks. We also heard from a VHS member - Sarah Pryde-Smith from Simba - about why they engaged in the … [Read more...] about VHS Manifesto for Health Creation
Joint Statement on Prevention
A partnership of third and community organisations, including Voluntary Health Scotland, have come together to set out the urgent action required to achieve the prevention-centred system needed to tackle Scotland's growing health inequalities crisis. Published jointly by Edinburgh Community Health … [Read more...] about Joint Statement on Prevention
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – September Edition Out Now!
Our Network September newsletter is out now with all the usual round up of news, training, events and resources that will be of interest to our Network's CLWs. Happy reading! Read the Newsletter here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – September Edition Out Now!
SCLWN: Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Training
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** Following a successful training event in June, The Scottish Community Link Worker … [Read more...] about SCLWN: Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Training
Key Messages: SCLWN and Macmillan ICJ Networking Event
Thanks to everyone who joined our event on 9 September to share learning and good practice across both the Scottish Community Link Worker and the Improving the Cancer Journey Networks. We have shared the presentations and key messages in the links below: Key Messages Scottish Government … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN and Macmillan ICJ Networking Event
Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange September 2025
We were delighted to welcome speakers from The Baby Loss Collaborative and Versus Arthritis to our latest Knowledge Exchange where they were able to engage in some Q&A and discussions with Community Link Workers from across the Network. You can read the key messages and download the … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange September 2025
VHS Statement: decrease in drug misuse deaths in Scotland
The figures published today showing a 13% fall in deaths caused by drug misuse in Scotland in 2024 are a step in the right direction. However, they are not cause for celebration. Similar figures for 2023 saw a 12% rise in deaths caused by drug misuse. Progress is precarious and we will not know … [Read more...] about VHS Statement: decrease in drug misuse deaths in Scotland
VHS Response: Health, Social Care and Sport Committee Consultation on Mental Health Spending
In our response to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s pre budget scrutiny focusing on mental health spend, we welcome the recent commitment from the Scottish Government in various publications to prioritise prevention in the delivery of mental health services. We also welcome the explicit … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Health, Social Care and Sport Committee Consultation on Mental Health Spending
VHS Response: Long Term Conditions Framework Consultation
Yesterday we submitted our response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a proposed Long Term Conditions Framework which closes on the 20th July. This response was based on extensive engagement with our members. In our response, we were unable to categorically answer whether or not we are … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Long Term Conditions Framework Consultation
VHS Policy Consultation Event – Mental Health Spending
This VHS interactive consultation event will provide information about the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee's pre-budget scrutiny consultation on mental health spending. There will then be an opportunity for attendees to discuss the consultation which will inform the VHS response. This … [Read more...] about VHS Policy Consultation Event – Mental Health Spending
