March 25, 2025
Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 – March Update Volunteer Scotland is sharing an important update regarding the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Key changes are coming into effect from 1st April 2025,…
March 25, 2025
We are pleased to launch our 5-Year Strategic Plan 2025-2030. Alan McCloskey, CEO of VSGWL, said: “We are proud to present our 5-year strategic plan 2025-30, a comprehensive approach designed…
March 24, 2025
New research conducted by Volunteer Scotland has unveiled the significant positive impact of regular volunteering on individual wellbeing, quantifying the benefits in tangible terms. The study highlights the substantial mental…
March 17, 2025
The Early Intervention/Prevention of Substance Use Working Group has released a comprehensive collection of resources to support professionals and community members in West Lothian. This initiative follows a workforce survey…
March 17, 2025
Disclosure Scotland has launched a new online guidance tool to help individuals and organisations work out if a role needs membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. This tool…
March 10, 2025
Nominations for Young Scot Awards remain open until 30 March 2025! If you know a young person (between 11-26 in Scotland) who has gone above and beyond to make an…
March 10, 2025
Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) is the national procurement platform where Scottish public sector bodies advertise contract opportunities. Through PCS, suppliers can register their business, create supplier finder profiles, and access…
March 3, 2025
A public health alert has been issued following a significant increase in drug-related harms and deaths in West Lothian. The alert highlights concerns over a suspected batch of heroin, reported…
February 11, 2025
NHS 24’s Breathing Space offers a free and confidential phone and web chat service for anyone in Scotland aged 16 and over who is struggling with low mood, anxiety, or…
February 11, 2025
The Body Coach is on a mission to transform workplace wellbeing by encouraging businesses across the UK to support employees in becoming more active. They’re inviting organisations to take part…
