VHS Statement: decrease in drug misuse deaths in Scotland
The figures published today showing a 13% fall in deaths caused by drug misuse in Scotland in 2024 are a step in the right direction. However, they are not cause […]
Get Involved: Exhibition & Sponsorship Opportunities
On October 28th we’ll be holding our Annual Conference “Collaboration for Change” in Glasgow. Exhibit in our Health Creation Hub! Would your organisation like to be placed at the heart of […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter – out now
Our August newsletter is out now with all the latest news and updates and you can read it here.
VHS Response: Public Health Scotland Strategy
On Friday 22nd August we submitted our response to the call for views on Public Health Scotland’s (PHS) Strategy from 2025-2035. The closing date for responses is Friday 29th August, […]
VHS Response: Health, Social Care and Sport Committee Consultation on Mental Health Spending
In our response to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s pre budget scrutiny focusing on mental health spend, we welcome the recent commitment from the Scottish Government in various […]
VHS August e-Newsletter
The VHS August 2025 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:Newsletter please sign […]
Cecily’s Blog: Health Equity in Action – A New Chapter with VHS
I’m just over a month into my role as Interim Operations and Event Coordinator at Voluntary Health Scotland, and I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive, proactive, and motivating […]
Scotland Demands Better (Health)
This month Voluntary Health Scotland signed up to the Scotland Demands Better campaign, led by the Poverty Alliance, a VHS member, and we invite our wider members to get involved […]
VHS 2025 Conference Poster Competition
Our Annual Conference is coming up and the VHS poster competition is back! On October 28th we’ll be having our Annual Conference focused on Collaboration for Change. We’re excited to […]
VHS Response: Long Term Conditions Framework Consultation
Yesterday we submitted our response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a proposed Long Term Conditions Framework which closes on the 20th July. This response was based on extensive engagement […]
