April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a fantastic annual opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer, the fourth most common cancer in Scotland. The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be. In fact, more than 9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer when it is … [Read more...] about Natasha’s Blog: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
VHS Stakeholder Survey
Make your voice heard in Voluntary Health Scotland's 2025 stakeholder survey. Survey Closes on 24th March- share your views now Voluntary Health Scotland are at an exciting point in our journey. In 2024 we celebrated 20 years of our organisation and the achievements of our network and we have just … [Read more...] about VHS Stakeholder Survey
Salena’s Blog: Promoting the health and wellbeing of disabled children and young people and their families in Scotland
Disabled children and young people, their siblings, parents, and carers experience multiple interacting barriers to the realisation of their rights, including the right to an adequate standard of living and the right to highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. For over 50 years, … [Read more...] about Salena’s Blog: Promoting the health and wellbeing of disabled children and young people and their families in Scotland
Cabinet Secretary welcomes launch of new films celebrating Community Link Workers in Scotland
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) have launched some short films which celebrate and showcase the vital work of community link workers in Scotland. There are 4 films - one each from the perspective of CLWs, patients and GPs – and an overview film which … [Read more...] about Cabinet Secretary welcomes launch of new films celebrating Community Link Workers in Scotland
VHS February 2025 e-Newsletter
The VHS February 2025 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:Newsletter please sign up here. … [Read more...] about VHS February 2025 e-Newsletter
Dr Raghib’s Blog: Our Future Health will change the way diseases are treated – but we need help to ensure everyone in Scotland can reap the benefits.
Today, millions of people spend many years of their life in poor health, suffering from common diseases like cancer, dementia and heart disease. As an NHS doctor, I know that too often, these diseases are only detected and treated when patients start to show symptoms and signs. Our Future Health … [Read more...] about Dr Raghib’s Blog: Our Future Health will change the way diseases are treated – but we need help to ensure everyone in Scotland can reap the benefits.
VHS is recruiting – Policy and Public Affairs Lead!
Could you be our new Policy and Public Affairs Lead? This is an exciting role working to drive our dynamic policy programme. The deadline for applications is 9.00 a.m. on Monday 10th March 2025, so if you think this is the job for you, read on. Job title: Policy and Public Affairs … [Read more...] about VHS is recruiting – Policy and Public Affairs Lead!
PVG fee waiver for volunteers is retained
Following engagement with our members at a Members Meet-Up in 2024, Voluntary Health Scotland submitted a response to the Disclosure Scotland fees consultation. VHS Chief Executive Tejesh Mistry has commented on the decision not to replace the current fee waiver for volunteers in Qualifying … [Read more...] about PVG fee waiver for volunteers is retained
VHS January 2025 e-Newsletter
The VHS January 2025 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:Newsletter please sign up here. … [Read more...] about VHS January 2025 e-Newsletter
Looking back, Leaping forwards: Reflections on my year so far
It’s just dawned on me that I’ve only been in post as Chief Executive for Voluntary Health Scotland for 9 months. It’s been an extremely busy and fast paced year so far, very much a sprint that has endured. This role, at the intersection of leadership and advocacy, has offered me a front-row seat to … [Read more...] about Looking back, Leaping forwards: Reflections on my year so far
