Claire’s blog: spreading the joy of reading to children across Edinburgh

Claire Gardiner is a community link worker in north east Edinburgh. In her blog, she talks about how a chat with one parent about their family’s bedtime routine led to […]
VHS and NSS collaborate for healthy, safer lives

In October 2023 the Chief Executives of VHS and NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) signed a memorandum of agreement, to jointly affirm their intention to build a relationship based on […]
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 […]
Diana’s Blog: MS-UK awareness training for social prescribers

Diana Crowe who is Head of Services at Multiple Sclerosis UK (MS-UK) talks about her organisation’s multiple sclerosis awareness training aimed at social prescribers. Did you know that multiple sclerosis […]
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 […]
Could you be our next Chief Executive?

Our Chief Executive, Claire Stevens, is retiring at the end of March 2024, after a highly successful period of 12 years leading VHS. Under Claire’s leadership, VHS’s reputation has grown […]
Everything you need for the VHS AGM on 30th November 2023

Date: Thursday 30th November 2023 Time: 12.30 – 15.15 Place: Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR What: Networking lunch, followed by the AGM and then The Big Debate, Shaping […]
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 […]
Key Messages and Presentations: VHS Annual Conference 2023

VHS hosted our annual conference on 25th October 2023 at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, titled The Health Creators Summit. View the photos from the day: (click to scroll through them) […]