VOX support a call for urgent action to transform Scotlands Social care support system

by Mahmud Al-Gailani | Sep 3, 2020 | Latest News, Vox has a say

Disabled people’s organisations and carers’ organisations have come together to call on Scottish Government to take urgent, radical action to create a social care support system worthy of the name. In an open letter to Cabinet Secretary Jeane Freeman, they describe...

Coronaviruos and You- Our members experience report

by Mahmud Al-Gailani | Sep 3, 2020 | Latest News, Mental Health in Scotland, Vox has a say

Whilst a great deal of research recently has focussed on population health and how those with no previous mental health problems are being affected by the pandemic, we want to highlight the impact on those with lived experience of mental health issues. We found 70%...

VOX office closed until further notice

by Mahmud Al-Gailani | Mar 19, 2020 | Latest News, Mental Health in Scotland, Vox has a say

Due to the current CORONA virus situation and in following with the advice given by the government to combat the outbreak, VOX offices are closed until further notice. The VOX staff team will be working from home and taking every opportunity to keep our members...

Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak

by Mahmud Al-Gailani | Mar 19, 2020 | Latest News, Mental Health in Scotland

The Mental Health Foundation is part of the national mental health response providing support to address the mental health and psychosocial aspects of the Coronavirus outbreak. Infectious disease outbreaks, like the current Coronavirus (Covid 19), can be scary and can...

Free Creative Writing Workshops from Lapidus

by Mahmud Al-Gailani | Aug 9, 2019 | Latest News, Mental Health in Scotland

Creative words for health and wellbeing. Sessions explore ways in which words can inspire and help us through difficult times. Sessions are FREE and open to all abilities. ‘Art Into Writing’ FREE An introduction to using Art & writing for our...

The Future Direction – Focus on Rights and Detention focus group meeting

by Mahmud Al-Gailani | Jun 10, 2019 | Latest News, Mental Health in Scotland, Vox has a say

This 1st focus group meeting is in Partnership with the Mental Health Network Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Hear about the future direction for the mental health act and incapacity legislation and have the chance to think through your views.  We also want to look...