Key Messages: Community Link Workers peer support event September 2023
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network brought together Community Link Workers from across Scotland on 13th September 2023 for the Network’s latest peer support event. Discussions at this session focused […]
VHS Response: Human Rights Bill for Scotland consultation 2023
October 2023 Voluntary Health Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the planned Human Rights Bill for Scotland. This legislation presents an incredible opportunity to reduce the number […]
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. […]
Analysis Report: VHS Membership Survey 2023
September 2023 In February we opened our members survey for 2023 to gain a better understanding of our members’ priorities and what they think about our work. We are so […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network – September Newsletter out now!
Our September Newsletter is out now with all the usual round up of news and events. You can read it here! Happy reading!
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Our August Newsletter is out now with all the usual round up of news and events. You can read it here Happy reading!
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, […]
