SCLWN: September Knowledge Exchange – Key Messages
We held our latest Knowledge Exchange on 17th September featuring presentations from NHS 24 Breathing Space, MISS and Children in Scotland. You can access the key messages, the presentations and […]
Policy News: September Edition
The September edition of VHS Policy News is out now! [wc_button type=”primary” url=”https://createsend.com/t/j-2827753D0739508E2540EF23F30FEDED” title=”Visit Site” target=”” url_rel=”” icon_left=”” icon_right=”” position=”” class=””]Read the latest edition of Policy News[/wc_button] This monthly bulletin […]
Update: Joint Statement on Prevention
Voluntary Health Scotland, together with The Health and Social Care Alliance (The ALLIANCE), Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC), Edinburgh Community Health Forum, and Volunteer Scotland, have today published an update […]
New Research Paper Shows Social Prescribing May Reduce GP Appointments Over Time
In 2024, researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester and Newcastle-upon-Tyne interviewed patients, healthcare workers and community link workers (CLWs) in Scotland and their equivalent social prescribing link […]
VHS Response: Programme for Government
Programme for Government 2026-31: Putting Prevention and Health Creation into Action Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) welcomes the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2026–31 and the stronger focus it places on prevention, community-based […]
SCLWN Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: Museums Galleries Scotland
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the national development body for Scotland’s museum sector. We support museums and galleries through strategic investment, advice, workforce development and advocacy. We’re excited to be […]
SCLWN Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: ALISS
ALISS – Supporting stronger community connections This year’s conference theme, Rooted in Communities, Growing Together, resonates strongly with the work we do at ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland). […]
Member Blog: Richmond’s Hope
Growing Our Support Across Midlothian For many children and young people, the death of someone can change the rest of their lives. Grief can affect every aspect, from relationships with […]
Edinburgh Community Link Worker Service Publishes Annual Review
The Edinburgh Community Link Worker Service published their annual review for 2025-26 as part of their celebration event ‘Behind the Scenes: The Unseen Work of Community Link Workers.’ Peter Cairns, […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – Out Now!
The August edition of our Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter is out now, with all the latest news and updates including information about our SCLWN Awards Finalists for 2026. […]
