by VoxScotland | May 10, 2023 | Latest News
Voices of Experience (VOX) Chief Wendy McAuslan has announced she is stepping down after 15 years. As Head of Scotland’s national member-led mental health organisation, Wendy has worked tirelessly to ensure that the voices of those with lived experience of mental...
by VoxScotland | Dec 14, 2022 | Latest News, Mental Health in Scotland, Vox has a say
VOX Scotland and The Alliance have today published a new report on lived experience perspectives in shaping new mental health standards. ‘Shaping New Mental Health Standards: A Lived Experience Perspective’ contains a suite of findings and recommendations...
by VoxScotland | Sep 28, 2022 | Latest News, Mental Health in Scotland
A first-of-its kind study has highlighted the severity of stigma and discrimination faced by people with experience of severe and enduring mental illness in Scotland. The Scottish Mental Illness Stigma Study found that people are holding back from events and...
by VoxScotland | Sep 22, 2022 | Latest News, Mental Health in Scotland, Vox has a say
Over the Summer months, The Scottish Government consulted on its new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As such, Voices of Experience (VOX) Scotland engaged with people with lived experience to submit a consultation response. We engaged with 51 people online,...
by VoxScotland | Aug 9, 2022 | Mental Health in Scotland, Vox has a say
On July 19th 2022, VOX Scotland partnered with Wellbeing Works, Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action, and ArtAngel to deliver a ‘Creating Wellbeing for All’ event in Dundee. The day brought residents together to share their perspectives on improving...