On the 24th May 2023, we were joined by Community Link Workers, Programme Leads, Third Sector Partners and our conference speakers for the first ever Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference. We welcomed 140 attendees to the conference for a day which included, keynote speakers, … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference 2023
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Our team
VHS is a registered Scottish charity (SC035482) and a company limited by guarantee (SC267315). We have an Edinburgh based staff team and are governed by our Board of Directors and Trustees. Read about our governance. To find out about Board membership or other opportunities, contact Tejesh … [Read more...] about Our team
A momentous three weeks for health creation in Scotland
Sarah Latto, VHS Policy and Public Affairs Lead, reflects on her first three weeks in post including the publication of the Population Health Framework and the Service Renewal Framework this week. Today marks exactly three weeks since I joined Voluntary Health Scotland as the Policy and Public … [Read more...] about A momentous three weeks for health creation in Scotland
Consultation: FOI and access to information rights in Scotland
We need your feedback! Access to information rights is an unusual topic for our network, but there are important reforms to legislation being consulted on which could impact many third sector organisations, especially those working in health and social care services. You may already know that … [Read more...] about Consultation: FOI and access to information rights in Scotland
Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Knowledge Exchange Event June 2023
On the 8th of June 2023, The Scottish Community Link Worker Network hosted a Knowledge Exchange event online, attended by 37 Link Workers from across Scotland. Our guest speakers were: Bushra Riaz, Policy Lead for Scotland, Kidney Research UK Doug Anthoney, Health and Wellbeing Manager, … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Knowledge Exchange Event June 2023
Sir Harry Burns on The Failure of Public Policy
At our annual conference, Professor Sir Harry Burns talked to John Macgill of www.healthandcare.scot about the voluntary sector’s role in tackling despair. Here we publish the interview in full. Public policy continues to fail too many people in Scotland because it tries to do too much to too … [Read more...] about Sir Harry Burns on The Failure of Public Policy
Privacy policy
Voluntary Health Scotland is committed to preserving your privacy. Below, we summarise how we use and protect the information you provide us whilst using this website. By using or registering on this website you consent to the collection, storage, use and transfer of your information under the … [Read more...] about Privacy policy
Health Policy Matters – September 2024
Welcome to September’s edition of Health Policy Matters! This monthly blog features recent policy highlights, as well as upcoming influencing opportunities for VHS and our members. Following on from yesterday’s announcement of £500 million cuts by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local … [Read more...] about Health Policy Matters – September 2024
VHS Response: Scottish Labour Policy Forum Stage 2 Consultation
On 27th June 2025, we responded to the second stage of the Scottish Labour Party’s Policy Forum. This will inform their manifesto for next year’s Scottish Parliament election. The consultation is framed around seven thematic documents, including two on Mental Health and Preventative Health Care … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Scottish Labour Policy Forum Stage 2 Consultation
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now
The March edition of the Network newsletter is out now, with all the usual news from across the Network. We hope you enjoy reading it. Read the newsletter here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now
