Latest News & Blogs

Read the latest news and blogs about the voluntary health sector and the issues that concern and involve it.

Guest blogs from external contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of VHS.

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CLW Team of the Year Winner’s Blog: Stirling and Clackmannanshire

May 19, 2025

The Stirling and Clackmannansh …

Health Topic: Scottish Community Link Worker Network

Key Messages: Public Health Scotland Strategy Consultation with VHS

May 19, 2025

On the 13th of May, Voluntary …

Health Topic: Public Health

Roisin’s Blog – What Change Do We Want to See by 2035? Reflections from VHS members

May 15, 2025

By Roisin Hurst, Project Manag …

Health Topic: Health Inequalities | Public Health | Scottish Community Link Worker Network

VHS May e-Newsletter

May 15, 2025

The VHS May 2025 e-Newsletter …

Key Messages: SCLWN Annual Conference and Awards 2025

May 12, 2025

On the 7th of May 2025, VHS ho …

Health Topic: Scottish Community Link Worker Network

Dawn’s Blog: My Journey as Scotland’s Community Link Worker of the Year

May 8, 2025

Today, something truly remarka …

Health Topic: Health Inequalities | Scottish Community Link Worker Network

Making a real difference across Scotland – 2025 SCLWN Award Winners Announced

May 7, 2025

VHS and the Scottish Community …

Health Topic: Scottish Community Link Worker Network

Paul’s Blog: A different approach to delivering social security in Scotland

May 6, 2025

Professor Paul Knight OBE is S …

Amber’s Blog: A collective approach to addressing health inequalities with ALISS

May 6, 2025

Health, hope, and healing: A c …

VHS Appoints Policy & Public Affairs Lead

May 6, 2025

VHS are pleased to announce th …

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Latest News & Blogs

CLW Team of the Year Winner’s Blog: Stirling and Clackmannanshire

Key Messages: Public Health Scotland Strategy Consultation with VHS

Roisin’s Blog – What Change Do We Want to See by 2035? Reflections from VHS members

VHS May e-Newsletter

Key Messages: SCLWN Annual Conference and Awards 2025

Dawn’s Blog: My Journey as Scotland’s Community Link Worker of the Year

Making a real difference across Scotland – 2025 SCLWN Award Winners Announced

Paul’s Blog: A different approach to delivering social security in Scotland

Amber’s Blog: A collective approach to addressing health inequalities with ALISS

VHS Appoints Policy & Public Affairs Lead

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