Mairi’s Blog: How do I communicate beyond the Third Sector bubble?

With attendance at external events slowing down, I’ve found myself wondering: Did the people I spoke to really understand what I meant when I talked about the Third Sector — […]
VHS Strategic Plan 2025-2030 – Collaboration for Health Creation

We are delighted to share our VHS Strategic Plan 2025-2030 – Collaboration for Health Creation – which reflects the views and experiences of our members. This strategic plan was developed […]
VHS Poster Competition Finalists!

We are delighted to have our finalists for the VHS Annual Poster Competition! The winner will be decided by vote by attendees at our Annual Conference ‘Collaboration for Change’ on […]
Paula’s Blog: Innovation at PHS – Turning Ambition into Action for a Healthier Scotland

Innovation is essential in improving health and wellbeing in Scotland. Paula Reid, Transformation Service Manager, discusses Public Health Scotland’s (PHS) approach to innovation and the opportunities for a more collaboration to tackle health inequalities by […]
VHS Social Research: Gender and Health

We are excited to invite you to participate in a new VHS social research project exploring the relationship between gender and health. This will be the first in a series […]
Home Energy Scotland Blog: Working together to reach those who need it most

Work in partnership with Home Energy Scotland At Home Energy Scotland, we offer free advice and support to help make homes warmer, reduce energy bills, and contribute to a greener, […]
Improvement Service Blog: Helping to tackle health inequalities by turning insight into action

The Improvement Service (IS) supports Local Government in Scotland to provide effective community leadership, have strong local governance, and to deliver high-quality local services. The IS has a dedicated evaluation […]
Alison’s Blog: Community Food Matters-What stakeholders told us and why it counts

Community food initiatives are uniquely placed to support multiple health outcomes and reach marginalised groups across Scotland. Alison Owens, Health Improvement Manager, discusses Public Health Scotland’s (PHS) engagement with the […]
Hilda’s Blog: Keeping Going Against the Odds

Nurturing the wellbeing of the third sector workforce in times of Challenge I have worked in the third sector since 1991. In fact, with local residents in Drumchapel we established […]
CEMVO’s Blog: Addressing Racialised Health Inequalities through Collaboration for Change

By Pui-Kei Wong (Race Equality Officer) & Francesca Malila (Race Equality & Human Rights Officer), CEMVO Scotland Why we need to build racial equity in the voluntary health sector Racialised […]