Scottish Families is a national charity which supports anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland, whether they are still actively using substances, are in recovery, or you are bereaved. We give information and support family members with confidence, communication, and … [Read more...] about Rebecca’s Blog: Supporting Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Key Messages: SCLWN Neurodiversity Workshop
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network hosted a workshop on Neurodiversity on the 1st of April, in partnership with Nelly Whaley, Training Manager at Salvesen Mindroom. This was in response to many Community Link Workers (CLWs) reflecting on the increase in the … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Neurodiversity Workshop
Key Messages: Catalysts for Change- The Role of Third Sector Leaders in Health Creation
Voluntary Health Scotland at the Gathering: Catalysts for Change- The Role of Third Sector Leaders in Health Creation Voluntary Health Scotland hosted an event as part of SCVO’s two-day event, The Gathering. Our event was held on the 5th February at the EICC. We were fully booked on the day and … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Catalysts for Change- The Role of Third Sector Leaders in Health Creation
Seonaid and Joshua’s Blog: Talk Time Scotland – providing free counselling for young disabled people in Scotland
“I couldn't rate my counsellor highly enough, she was absolutely brilliant and I feel really grateful to have met her and benefited from her help and guidance. I actually cried at my last session because I had to say goodbye and she had come to be such a special person in my life.” TalkTime … [Read more...] about Seonaid and Joshua’s Blog: Talk Time Scotland – providing free counselling for young disabled people in Scotland
Khadija’s Blog: Empowering Communities Through Sports and Leadership
For over 25 years, Active Life Club (ALC) has been a cornerstone of community development in Glasgow, breaking down barriers and bringing people together through sports and leadership initiatives. With a focus on inclusion, ALC engages over 1000 participants each year, offering a range of activities … [Read more...] about Khadija’s Blog: Empowering Communities Through Sports and Leadership
Roisin’s Blog – Celebrating Befriending Week
As the Project Manager for the Scottish Community Link Worker Network, I hear regularly from Community Link Workers about the need for more services to address social isolation and loneliness; this is one of the main reasons that patients are referred to them by GPs. According to the National … [Read more...] about Roisin’s Blog – Celebrating Befriending Week
Sarah’s Blog: Amplifying the voices of older people to address health inequalities
As Chief Executive of LifeCare, an Edinburgh based charity supporting older people (and trustee of VHS), it should be no surprise that my blog focuses on the impact of health equalities for this group. As Scotland’s population continues to age, the sad fact is that people are likely to spend more … [Read more...] about Sarah’s Blog: Amplifying the voices of older people to address health inequalities
Blog by Sophie at CHSS: A job half done
“Take care of this knee. When you leave the hospital after surgery, that’s only half the job done”. My mum and I took in her surgeons words attentively. With her ‘frequent flyer’ badge at her local hospital, we’re both very aware of how stretched the NHS is for both funding and resources. We … [Read more...] about Blog by Sophie at CHSS: A job half done
Partnership Approach to Mental Health Distress
Voluntary Health Scotland currently sits on a Partnership Delivery Group (PDG), alongside the Scottish Police Authority, Police Scotland, COSLA and other health and social care partners. The PDG was established to act on the findings of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) … [Read more...] about Partnership Approach to Mental Health Distress
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
