As part of Voluntary Health Scotland's work on the Scottish Community Link Worker Network, Roisin Hurst, Project Manager for the Network, produces a mid-year report for the Scottish Government’s Primary Care Directorate (which funds the project). The report which covers the period from April to … [Read more...] about Mid-Year Report: Scottish Community Link Worker Network 2023
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We’re passionate about what the voluntary health sector can achieve for people’s health and wellbeing throughout Scotland. We are the national voice, intermediary and network for voluntary health organisations in Scotland. We’re passionate about what the voluntary health sector can achieve for … [Read more...] about About us
Kiren’s Blog: So long, and thanks for all the fish!
As I come to the end of nearly five years at VHS, I cannot quite shake this bittersweet feeling. On the one hand I am really excited about starting a new opportunity and the challenges that lie ahead but at the same time I don’t want to leave a team that has become a second family to me and an … [Read more...] about Kiren’s Blog: So long, and thanks for all the fish!
Jennifer Forsyth
Jennifer Forsyth joined the VHS board in November 2023 and has been involved with VHS’s Health Policy Officers Network for several years. Jennifer is Policy and Member Engagement Officer at the Royal College of Nursing Scotland (since July 2025), having previously held the role of Policy and … [Read more...] about Jennifer Forsyth
Scoping a National Network for Community Link Workers
Community Link Workers working within primary care have told the Scottish Government that the lack of an appropriate national platform, network or community of practice in Scotland means that opportunities for shared learning, continuous professional development and peer support across Scotland are … [Read more...] about Scoping a National Network for Community Link Workers
Interim Report: Scottish Community Link Worker Network – Mapping Research
Over the last few months Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network have been carrying out research to find out more about community link worker programmes across Scotland. We wanted to learn more about the differences, and identify any similarities, in how … [Read more...] about Interim Report: Scottish Community Link Worker Network – Mapping Research
Could you be the new VHS Policy Engagement Officer?
Could you be the new VHS Policy Engagement Officer? An exciting opportunity to join VHS's small, highly committed staff team is available. VHS is the national intermediary and network for voluntary health organisations in Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, highly … [Read more...] about Could you be the new VHS Policy Engagement Officer?
Consultation Response: Draft National Planning Framework 4
Scottish Government Consultation The Scottish Government’s fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4) sets out how their approach to planning and development will help to achieve a net zero, sustainable Scotland by 2045. We welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the draft NPF4 consultation and we … [Read more...] about Consultation Response: Draft National Planning Framework 4
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference
Join us for the first Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference on the 24th of May at the Studio in Glasgow. Confirmed speakers: Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport Gerry McCartney, Professor of Wellbeing Economy, University of Glasgow … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference
Health Policy Matters – July 2024
Welcome to Voluntary Health Scotland’s new monthly policy blog! I’m Matthew James, the new Policy Engagement Lead at VHS. I’ve been at the organisation for just over three months now and have been made to feel so welcome by the team here, as well as by our members and partners. I have been amazed by … [Read more...] about Health Policy Matters – July 2024
