Following engagement with our members at our recent Members Meet-Up on 21 May 2024, Voluntary Health Scotland has submitted a response to the Disclosure Scotland fees consultation. In our response, we have stated that we do not agree with this proposal. Currently, Disclosure Scotland waives fees … [Read more...] about Voluntary Health Scotland Responds to Disclosure Scotland Fees Consultation
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Our purpose
VHS exists to create a healthier, fairer Scotland served by a thriving voluntary health sector. The VHS Three Year Strategy 2022-25 sets out our purpose and strategic priorities for the current three years. Read more here about what we do. Hear about our work in our video with CE Tejesh … [Read more...] about Our purpose
NHS Shetland publishes evaluation report on first year pilot of community link worker programme
NHS Shetland has published an evaluation report of the first year pilot of its community link worker programme. The Evaluation Report highlights the positive impact that Ingrid Sandison, the community link worker based in Shetland, has had in the community since she started in post. The report … [Read more...] about NHS Shetland publishes evaluation report on first year pilot of community link worker programme
Minutes and presentations: Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities October 2023
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities met on Wednesday 4th of October 2023 via zoom. This meeting was chaired by co-convenor Emma Harper MSP and part of the meeting comprised of the AGM. The topic for the meeting was “A decent and dignified life”- Challenge Poverty Week The speakers at … [Read more...] about Minutes and presentations: Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities October 2023
VHS February e-bulletin
The VHS February 2024 e-bulletin is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:bulletin you can sign up here. … [Read more...] about VHS February e-bulletin
Amanda’s Blog: Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care
Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care: Insights from Amma Birth Companions In the realm of perinatal care, every person giving birth deserves to feel supported, heard, and empowered to make informed decisions throughout their childbirth journey. However, a recent study conducted by Amma Birth … [Read more...] about Amanda’s Blog: Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care
Investing in Community Link Workers – Now or Never
There has been extensive coverage in recent days about anticipated funding cuts to Glasgow City’s Community Link Worker Programme from April 2024. The news has been covered widely in The Herald, Health and Care Scotland and on the BBC. The focus may be on Glasgow, but the story comes back to the … [Read more...] about Investing in Community Link Workers – Now or Never
Sarah’s Blog: Easing the Pressure on NHS Scotland
Easing the Pressure on NHS Scotland: How Volunteer Drivers Can Support the Healthcare System. The waiting time for an outpatient appointment with NHS Scotland has doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 500,000 individuals waiting for treatment as of March 2024 – the largest backlog since … [Read more...] about Sarah’s Blog: Easing the Pressure on NHS Scotland
Scottish Government’s Community Learning and Development Review
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) worked with Scottish Government’s Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate to facilitate an online event on the 21 March 2024 to enable community link workers from the Network to contribute to the independent Review … [Read more...] about Scottish Government’s Community Learning and Development Review
Deaf Action
Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity that works to support and celebrate deaf people. Established in 1835, their mission is to empower deaf people to achieve their potential and participate in society with equality of rights, access and opportunity. They recognise the diversity and varying needs of … [Read more...] about Deaf Action
