Voluntary Health Scotland
@vhscotland.bsky.social
We are the national intermediary and network for voluntary health organisations in Scotland. We work with our members and partners to tackle health inequalities. We manage the national network for Scotland's community link workers.
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VHS Online Event-Insight to Impact:Third Sector Data as a Catalyst for Change. Join us at our AGM event, November 27th at 10 am, as we spotlight the third sector as a powerful, yet under-utilised source of health data. This event will include a short AGM meeting. Visit tinyurl.com/y4kt97zs
**VHS AGM Event**
Join us as we showcase third sector organisations as a unique and under-utilised source of health data at our Online AGM event on November 27th. Everything you need to know about the VHS AGM is available on our website at tinyurl.com/mpb42h65
Join us as we showcase third sector organisations as a unique and under-utilised source of health data at our Online AGM event on November 27th. Everything you need to know about the VHS AGM is available on our website at tinyurl.com/mpb42h65
November 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
**VHS AGM Event**
Join us as we showcase third sector organisations as a unique and under-utilised source of health data at our Online AGM event on November 27th. Everything you need to know about the VHS AGM is available on our website at tinyurl.com/mpb42h65
Join us as we showcase third sector organisations as a unique and under-utilised source of health data at our Online AGM event on November 27th. Everything you need to know about the VHS AGM is available on our website at tinyurl.com/mpb42h65
The November VHS e-Newsletter is out now! Packed with all our news, events and member updates. Read it at tinyurl.com/wpkyj9d2
November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The November VHS e-Newsletter is out now! Packed with all our news, events and member updates. Read it at tinyurl.com/wpkyj9d2
Applications Close Today! VHS is seeking two passionate individuals to join our Board. If you're ready to help shape a healthier Scotland & make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Elections will take place at our AGM on 27 November. Apply at tinyurl.com/34mdtpcr
November 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Applications Close Today! VHS is seeking two passionate individuals to join our Board. If you're ready to help shape a healthier Scotland & make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Elections will take place at our AGM on 27 November. Apply at tinyurl.com/34mdtpcr
VHS Online Event-Insight to Impact:Third Sector Data as a Catalyst for Change. Join us at our AGM event, November 27th at 10 am, as we spotlight the third sector as a powerful, yet under-utilised source of health data. This event will include a short AGM meeting. Visit tinyurl.com/y4kt97zs
November 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
VHS Online Event-Insight to Impact:Third Sector Data as a Catalyst for Change. Join us at our AGM event, November 27th at 10 am, as we spotlight the third sector as a powerful, yet under-utilised source of health data. This event will include a short AGM meeting. Visit tinyurl.com/y4kt97zs
**Applications Close November 5th** VHS is looking for two new trustees to join our Board, with elections taking place at our AGM on 27 November 2025. If you'd like to make a meaningful impact and help shape a healthier Scotland, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more tinyurl.com/34mdtpcr
November 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
**Applications Close November 5th** VHS is looking for two new trustees to join our Board, with elections taking place at our AGM on 27 November 2025. If you'd like to make a meaningful impact and help shape a healthier Scotland, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more tinyurl.com/34mdtpcr
To celebrate befriending week, VHS is pleased to share a member blog from @befriending.co.uk CEO Susan Hunter. Susan's blog highlights the critical role of befriending in health creation through prevention, early intervention, and meaningful social connection. Read it at tinyurl.com/4zbu2c7e
November 3, 2025 at 9:34 AM
To celebrate befriending week, VHS is pleased to share a member blog from @befriending.co.uk CEO Susan Hunter. Susan's blog highlights the critical role of befriending in health creation through prevention, early intervention, and meaningful social connection. Read it at tinyurl.com/4zbu2c7e
@bsky.app Today we published our response to the
Scottish Government consultation on quality prescribing for chronic pain, focusing specifically on the benefits of social prescribing for treating chronic pain. Read more here: vhscotland.org.uk/vhs-response...
Scottish Government consultation on quality prescribing for chronic pain, focusing specifically on the benefits of social prescribing for treating chronic pain. Read more here: vhscotland.org.uk/vhs-response...
October 31, 2025 at 9:39 AM
@bsky.app Today we published our response to the
Scottish Government consultation on quality prescribing for chronic pain, focusing specifically on the benefits of social prescribing for treating chronic pain. Read more here: vhscotland.org.uk/vhs-response...
Scottish Government consultation on quality prescribing for chronic pain, focusing specifically on the benefits of social prescribing for treating chronic pain. Read more here: vhscotland.org.uk/vhs-response...
Pleased to share the results of our Scottish Community Link Worker Network 2025 survey. Some really interesting findings about the vital role of CLWs in Scotland. View more at tinyurl.com/yc48e3hx
October 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Pleased to share the results of our Scottish Community Link Worker Network 2025 survey. Some really interesting findings about the vital role of CLWs in Scotland. View more at tinyurl.com/yc48e3hx
Congratulations to @alliancescot.bsky.social the winner of the VHS Annual Poster Competition 2025. View their winning poster and all the fantastic entries at vhscotland.org.uk/vhs-poster-c...
#VHSConf25
#VHSConf25
October 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Congratulations to @alliancescot.bsky.social the winner of the VHS Annual Poster Competition 2025. View their winning poster and all the fantastic entries at vhscotland.org.uk/vhs-poster-c...
#VHSConf25
#VHSConf25
A fantastic post lunch energiser from VHS member Weekday Wow. What a way to get moving after lunch and networking. #VHSConf25 #CollaborationForChange Thanks for supporting our Annual Conference in Glasgow today.
October 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
A fantastic post lunch energiser from VHS member Weekday Wow. What a way to get moving after lunch and networking. #VHSConf25 #CollaborationForChange Thanks for supporting our Annual Conference in Glasgow today.
"The key to collaborative working is making everyone feel like they are winning."
A fascinating session with Prof. Devi Sridhar at #VHSConf25. Thanks for supporting our Annual Conference "Collaboration for Change"
@uoe-sps.bsky.social @tejeshm.bsky.social
A fascinating session with Prof. Devi Sridhar at #VHSConf25. Thanks for supporting our Annual Conference "Collaboration for Change"
@uoe-sps.bsky.social @tejeshm.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
"The key to collaborative working is making everyone feel like they are winning."
A fascinating session with Prof. Devi Sridhar at #VHSConf25. Thanks for supporting our Annual Conference "Collaboration for Change"
@uoe-sps.bsky.social @tejeshm.bsky.social
A fascinating session with Prof. Devi Sridhar at #VHSConf25. Thanks for supporting our Annual Conference "Collaboration for Change"
@uoe-sps.bsky.social @tejeshm.bsky.social
Delighted to welcome @publichealthscot.bsky.social as our Collaboration Partner for #VHSConf25. Thanks for supporting our event.
#CollaborationForChange. It's been a fantastic day so far.
#CollaborationForChange. It's been a fantastic day so far.
October 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Delighted to welcome @publichealthscot.bsky.social as our Collaboration Partner for #VHSConf25. Thanks for supporting our event.
#CollaborationForChange. It's been a fantastic day so far.
#CollaborationForChange. It's been a fantastic day so far.
Excited to see all the brilliant posters on display for our Annual Conference Poster Competition at #VHSConf25. Don't forget to vote!
October 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Excited to see all the brilliant posters on display for our Annual Conference Poster Competition at #VHSConf25. Don't forget to vote!
It's buzzing in our Health Creation Hub at #VHSConf25 in Glasgow. Some brilliant organisations showcasing their services. Drop by and say hi.
October 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
It's buzzing in our Health Creation Hub at #VHSConf25 in Glasgow. Some brilliant organisations showcasing their services. Drop by and say hi.
The VHS team can't wait to welcome everyone to #VHSConf25. It's going to be a great day! See you soon.
October 28, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The VHS team can't wait to welcome everyone to #VHSConf25. It's going to be a great day! See you soon.
Another great read from VHS Chair Christine Carlin on the importance of accessible transport for all. #AccessibleTravel #healthinequalities
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
On this month's opinion pages: Christine Carlin, chair of @vhscotland.bsky.social, on the challenges of #AccessibleTravel
Available to all to read here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
On this month's opinion pages: Christine Carlin, chair of @vhscotland.bsky.social, on the challenges of #AccessibleTravel
Available to all to read here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
October 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Another great read from VHS Chair Christine Carlin on the importance of accessible transport for all. #AccessibleTravel #healthinequalities
Exhibitor Spotlight. In her blog, Emma Abbott from
Charity Finance Group shares her insights from a recent partnership between the charity sector and major UK banks, highlighting what it takes to move from conversation to meaningful collaboration. Read it at tinyurl.com/mrxdz47s
Charity Finance Group shares her insights from a recent partnership between the charity sector and major UK banks, highlighting what it takes to move from conversation to meaningful collaboration. Read it at tinyurl.com/mrxdz47s
October 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Exhibitor Spotlight. In her blog, Emma Abbott from
Charity Finance Group shares her insights from a recent partnership between the charity sector and major UK banks, highlighting what it takes to move from conversation to meaningful collaboration. Read it at tinyurl.com/mrxdz47s
Charity Finance Group shares her insights from a recent partnership between the charity sector and major UK banks, highlighting what it takes to move from conversation to meaningful collaboration. Read it at tinyurl.com/mrxdz47s
VHS are pleased to showcase some fantastic exhibitors to the Health Creation Hub at our Annual Conference tomorrow, including Goodmoves. Read Mairi's Blog about communicating outside the 'third sector bubble' tinyurl.com/4jr85c55 @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @scvo.scot
October 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
VHS are pleased to showcase some fantastic exhibitors to the Health Creation Hub at our Annual Conference tomorrow, including Goodmoves. Read Mairi's Blog about communicating outside the 'third sector bubble' tinyurl.com/4jr85c55 @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @scvo.scot
VHS is looking forward to welcoming everyone to our Annual Conference 'Collaboration for Change' tomorrow in Glasgow. We have some fantastic exhibitors at our first ever Health Creation Hub. Make sure you stop by and say hi! It's going to be a great day.
October 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
VHS is looking forward to welcoming everyone to our Annual Conference 'Collaboration for Change' tomorrow in Glasgow. We have some fantastic exhibitors at our first ever Health Creation Hub. Make sure you stop by and say hi! It's going to be a great day.
Alongside our many members, Voluntary Health Scotland supports the Scotland Demands Better campaign, led by @povertyalliance.org, Saturday is going to be a landmark day. #ScotlandDemandsBetter
✊ Just 2 days to go until we take to the streets to say #WeDemandBetter!
Join us this Saturday 25 Oct in Edinburgh
📍 Assemble from 10am | Scottish Parliament
🎉 Rally 12:30pm | The Meadows
Together, we’ll say it loud: #ScotlandDemandsBetter 💙
👉 scotland-demands-better.com
Join us this Saturday 25 Oct in Edinburgh
📍 Assemble from 10am | Scottish Parliament
🎉 Rally 12:30pm | The Meadows
Together, we’ll say it loud: #ScotlandDemandsBetter 💙
👉 scotland-demands-better.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Alongside our many members, Voluntary Health Scotland supports the Scotland Demands Better campaign, led by @povertyalliance.org, Saturday is going to be a landmark day. #ScotlandDemandsBetter
Delighted to share 'Pauline's Blog: Innovation at PHS – Turning Ambition into Action for a Healthier Scotland'. Please pop by and say hi to the @publichealthscot.bsky.social team next Tuesday at our Health Creation Hub at #VHSConf25
tinyurl.com/5dat55tw
tinyurl.com/5dat55tw
October 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Delighted to share 'Pauline's Blog: Innovation at PHS – Turning Ambition into Action for a Healthier Scotland'. Please pop by and say hi to the @publichealthscot.bsky.social team next Tuesday at our Health Creation Hub at #VHSConf25
tinyurl.com/5dat55tw
tinyurl.com/5dat55tw
Excited to spotlight @copescotland.bsky.social a finalist in our poster competition! Their work will feature at our Annual Conference next week. In her blog, Hilda shares insights from 30+ years in the third sector—exploring workforce wellbeing in uncertain times. Read it at tinyurl.com/vpxv79nf
October 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Excited to spotlight @copescotland.bsky.social a finalist in our poster competition! Their work will feature at our Annual Conference next week. In her blog, Hilda shares insights from 30+ years in the third sector—exploring workforce wellbeing in uncertain times. Read it at tinyurl.com/vpxv79nf
Voluntary Health Scotland is recruiting two new trustees to join our Board. Help us tackle health inequalities and shape a healthier Scotland. Trustees will be elected at our AGM on 27 November.
Find out more and get involved tinyurl.com/34mdtpcr
Find out more and get involved tinyurl.com/34mdtpcr
October 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Voluntary Health Scotland is recruiting two new trustees to join our Board. Help us tackle health inequalities and shape a healthier Scotland. Trustees will be elected at our AGM on 27 November.
Find out more and get involved tinyurl.com/34mdtpcr
Find out more and get involved tinyurl.com/34mdtpcr
We have launched our Manifesto for Health Creation! We're calling for a prevention-first health system that puts people and communities at the heart of decision-making. We also call for health equity, and parity for the third sector. Read it at bit.ly/4nDmRAe
October 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
We have launched our Manifesto for Health Creation! We're calling for a prevention-first health system that puts people and communities at the heart of decision-making. We also call for health equity, and parity for the third sector. Read it at bit.ly/4nDmRAe
Our Manifesto for Health Creation is LIVE! This was developed in consultation with our members and will inform our policy priorities well beyond next year’s Scottish Parliament election. Please read, like, share and join our movement for health creation! bit.ly/4nDmRAe
October 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Our Manifesto for Health Creation is LIVE! This was developed in consultation with our members and will inform our policy priorities well beyond next year’s Scottish Parliament election. Please read, like, share and join our movement for health creation! bit.ly/4nDmRAe