Jeni’s Blog: Taking Art Home
Taking Art Home is a project working with older adults living in residential care homes across South Lanarkshire as well as people living with Long Covid throughout Scotland. It aims […]
Jennifer’s Blog: Why delivering child healthy weight matters
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the publication of the Scottish Government’s Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan and associated ambition to halve childhood obesity by 2030. Halving childhood […]
VHS Chief Executive Claire Stevens to retire in Spring 2024
Voluntary Health Scotland’s long standing Chief Executive, Claire Stevens is to retire in Spring 2024 after nearly 12 years of leading Scotland’s national intermediary and network for voluntary health organisations. […]
Investing in Community Link Workers – Now or Never
There has been extensive coverage in recent days about anticipated funding cuts to Glasgow City’s Community Link Worker Programme from April 2024. The news has been covered widely in The Herald, Health […]
Sandra’s Blog: Highland Social Prescribing Event
Sandra MacAllister from NHS Highland talks about their recent social prescribing event and the positive feedback it has received from those who participated.
Brian’s Blog: using the power of sport to help older people be more active
Looking for a regular activity in your area which supports older people aged 50+ to improve their physical and mental wellbeing? Sporting Memories might be just the thing for them! […]
Lorraine’s Blog: Improving mental health and wellbeing with Linburn Therapy Hub
Sight Scotland Veterans has joined forces with Cyrenians to transform the Walled Garden at its Linburn Centre in West Lothian into a therapy hub which can be used by veterans, […]
Doug’s Blog: why past military service matters for health and wellbeing in later life
Imagine a military veteran. Are you picturing someone standing proud, wearing a blazer with medals? Or someone whose life has fallen apart because of traumatic experiences during a conflict? It’s […]
Could you be our new Communications and Membership Officer?
VHS is recruiting our first Communications and Membership Officer, an exciting new role which will sit at the heart of our staff team. Hours: 21 a week Salary: £30,723 pro […]
Lucy’s Blog: Exploring Health Inequalities in Scotland through a Human Rights Lens
Incorporating international human rights law into Scots law is essential for safeguarding the rights and well-being of people accessing healthcare services. It will provide a robust legal framework for ensuring […]
