Gillian’s Blog: Health inequalities in Scotland since devolution – what are the key trends?
In 2022, the Health Foundation commissioned an independent review of health inequalities in Scotland. To inform this review, researchers at the University of Glasgow were asked to produce a report […]
New Report – Volunteer Edinburgh and Voluntary Health Scotland
VHS is pleased to announce a new report has been published in collaboration with Volunteer Edinburgh. ‘‘Developing the mental health workforce: The role of volunteering at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital […]
VHS March e-Newsletter
The VHS March 2024 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 […]
Maureen’s Blog: Meaning, Purpose and Hope
The World Health Organization defines health as being comprised of ‘body, mind and spirit’. The spiritual dimension is often ignored and misunderstood. However, it plays a significant part in our […]
Claire’s blog: falling off a cliff at 65
As I hurtle towards retirement, with only a few weeks remaining of my time with VHS, I have been encouraged (thanks, team!) to pen a valedictory blog. I suppose the […]
Key Messages: SCLWN Peer Support Event February 2024
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) hosted an online peer support event on 28 February for community link workers from across Scotland. The online peer support events are designed […]
Key Messages: Essential Connections event February 2024
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) hosted an online event on the 22nd of February 2024. Link workers from across Scotland attended. Roisin Hurst, Project Manager of the SCLWN […]
Minutes and presentations: Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities February 2024
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities met on Wednesday 21st of February 2024 as a hybrid meeting. This meeting was chaired by co-convenor Brian Whittle MSP. The topic for […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Our February newsletter has just been published, full of the usual news from across the Network. Happy reading! Read the newsletter here.
Heather’s blog: Common Wheel – supporting mental health across Glasgow
Heather Brown works as Participation and Volunteering Manager at Common Wheel, a charity that supports people managing or recovering from mental illness in Glasgow. In her blog she talks about […]
