Key messages: VHS’s Big Debate

VHS hosted our AGM on 30th November 2023 at The Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. It was followed by our Big Debate, with a well-informed panel exploring the topic, ‘Shaping […]
VHS December 2023 e-bulletin

The December VHS 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 […]
Christine’s Blog: A seasonal message from New VHS Chair

At this time of year, enter any charity office and you are likely to be knee-deep in parcels and wading through a sea of tinsel. Gifts are constantly being donated […]
Annette’s Blog: Fit for Purpose

On the 28th of September the Age Action Group launched their report – Fit for Purpose: Inclusive Housing and Social Care for Older LGBT+ People. Over 30 people from voluntary […]
Rob’s blog: Reflecting on My Journey as a Voluntary Health Scotland Trustee

As my tenure as a Trustee and Chair of Voluntary Health Scotland comes to a close after six wonderful years, it’s a moment of reflection and introspection on the remarkable […]
VHS Annual Conference 2023 Poster Finalists!

This year our 2023 Poster Competition Theme is Health Creators We invited proposals from organisations for Poster Submissions to create a visualisation of their work around ‘Health Creators’ with a […]
Dr Sarah’s Blog: “There’s always hope”

Improving access to clinical trials for people living with secondary breast cancer Secondary breast cancer, also known as metastatic, advanced or stage 4, is breast cancer that has spread to […]
Cara’s Blog: A lifeline when no one else wants to give you an answer

The Breastfeeding Network’s Drugs in Breastmilk Service Context: It is widely recognised that breastfeeding is important to women, babies and wider society and yet the UK has some of the […]
Ahmed and Jo’s Blog: Eat Well for Oral Health
Children and families from the most socio-economically deprived areas, including those from Black, Minority and Ethnic communities, have the highest levels of dental decay, overweight and obesity and the poorest […]
Dr Oana’s Blog: Social Prescribing for Improving Communities Eating practices (SPICE)
Adults and children living on a low income are more likely to be overweight or obese in Scotland than those living in less deprived circumstances. It has been estimated by […]