VHS Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: Public Health Scotland

Prevention happens in communities: why Scotland’s third sector is vital to better health If we are serious about improving Scotland’s health, reducing health inequalities and creating sustainable public services, we […]
VHS Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: Our Future Health

Making health research work for everyone What if we could detect conditions like dementia, cancer or heart disease earlier – or prevent them altogether? Today, millions of people across the […]
VHS Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: Simon Community Scotland

Simon Community Scotland provides safe spaces and support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Our services include support hubs, residential accommodation, street teams and more. At the heart […]
VHS Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: Action for ME

Action for ME is here for anyone affected by ME in Scotland Action for ME is here for all people living with or affected by ME in Scotland. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis […]
VHS Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: Dogs for Good

The power of partnership: how dogs can help make life possible When you think about the relationship between people and dogs, you probably think about companionship. A dog can be […]
VHS Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: ALISS

Power, Partnership, Perseverance: Reflections from ALISS Since 2009, ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland) has been helping people find and share information about local health and wellbeing resources, services, […]
VHS Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: Cycling UK

Power, Partnership and Perseverance: Why the Cycle Access Fund Matters for Reducing Health Inequalities Health inequalities remain one of Scotland’s biggest challenges. Where we live, how much we earn, and […]
VHS Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

Power, Partnership and Perseverance: creating better health together When people tell us about their experience of living with a chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid. they rarely talk […]
VHS Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: LifeCare

LifeCare, established in 1941, is a local charity that has persevered for 85 years. Originally established as the Edinburgh Old People’sWelfare Council by three pioneering local women: Miss Lowe, Miss […]
SCLWN: Think Carer Training – Key Messages

Beth Wylie from Voice of Carers Across Lothian (VOCAL) delivered their ‘Think Carer’ training on 6 October to members of the Scottish Community Link Worker Network. The training focused on […]