Policy News: September Edition
The September edition of VHS Policy News is out now! [wc_button type=”primary” url=”https://createsend.com/t/j-2827753D0739508E2540EF23F30FEDED” title=”Visit Site” target=”” url_rel=”” icon_left=”” icon_right=”” position=”” class=””]Read the latest edition of Policy News[/wc_button] This monthly bulletin […]
Update: Joint Statement on Prevention
Voluntary Health Scotland, together with The Health and Social Care Alliance (The ALLIANCE), Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC), Edinburgh Community Health Forum, and Volunteer Scotland, have today published an update […]
New Research Paper Shows Social Prescribing May Reduce GP Appointments Over Time
In 2024, researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester and Newcastle-upon-Tyne interviewed patients, healthcare workers and community link workers (CLWs) in Scotland and their equivalent social prescribing link […]
Edinburgh Community Link Worker Service Publishes Annual Review
The Edinburgh Community Link Worker Service published their annual review for 2025-26 as part of their celebration event ‘Behind the Scenes: The Unseen Work of Community Link Workers.’ Peter Cairns, […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – Out Now!
The August edition of our Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter is out now, with all the latest news and updates including information about our SCLWN Awards Finalists for 2026. […]
Policy News: August Edition
The August edition of VHS Policy News is out now! [wc_button type=”primary” url=”https://createsend.com/t/j-1CC3D31774B151B52540EF23F30FEDED” title=”Visit Site” target=”” url_rel=”” icon_left=”” icon_right=”” position=”” class=””]Read the latest edition of Policy News[/wc_button] This monthly bulletin […]
VHS Responses: Pre-Budget Scrutiny
On Friday 14th August, we responded to the pre-budget scrutiny consultations for both the Finance and Public Administration Committee and the Public Service Reform Committee of the Scottish Parliament. These […]
Craig’s Blog: Advice Direct Scotland – Supporting Health Professionals and Community Link Workers
In this blog, Craig Tobin, Head of Business Development & Impact, from Advice Direct Scotland outlines their services including Advocacy.Scot and how health professionals and Community Link Workers can access […]
Programme for Government Proposals
Today we shared four proposals for inclusion in the upcoming Programme for Government with key contacts in the Government. These proposals are based on recommendations detailed in our Manifesto for […]
July edition of Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – Out Now
We hope you are having a lovely summer. Our latest newsletter for the Scottish Community Link Worker Network is out now with all the latest updates on events, training and […]
