Voices Of eXperience (VOX)

28/05/2026

It's ! And we're looking back at the wellbeing workshops, that we delivered in partnership with Kairos Women, for members of Kairos Kitchen. The aim was to encourage open conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and help participants build practical tools to support their emotional wellbeing. Read more

VOX Scotland, in partnership with Kairos Women, delivered a series of three wellbeing workshops for members of Kairos Kitchen. The sessions focused on mental health awareness, emotional wellbeing, and advocacy in a safe and supportive environment. The aim of the workshops was to encourage open conve...

26/05/2026

Did you know it's free to join VOX as a member? If you want your voice to be heard on mental health in Scotland, then sign up - we've a range of memberships for individuals and groups and they are all...free! Find out more

vox scotland Become a Vox Member Join Vox Scotland as a member for free and be part of changing Scotland for the better. Join Us – become a Vox Scotland member Our members shape everything we do at Vox Scotland. Our work is about making your voice heard and driving positive change for everyone who...

22/05/2026

Mental health policy should be shaped by people with lived experience.

Our Policy and Research page brings together VOX Scotland’s manifesto, consultation responses, research and evidence submissions.

Read more here:

vox scotland Policy Our mission to improve mental health policy and practice in Scotland Voices of Experience (VOX) Scotland is a national member-led mental health charity. We are a membership organisation for people with lived experience of mental health difficulties, representing members’ views ...

20/05/2026

Want to know what VOX Scotland has been working on?

Read our latest news, blogs, reports and consultation responses, shaped by the views and experiences of our members.

vox scotland News & Blogs Keep up to date with everything Vox Scotland Supporting Mental Health and Voice Through Community Workshops by Paula Fraser | May 8, 2026 | Miscellaneous | 0 CommentsVOX Scotland, in partnership with Kairos Women, delivered a series of three wellbeing workshops for members....

18/05/2026

It's ! Did you know it's free to join VOX as a member? If you want your voice to be heard on mental health in Scotland, then sign up - we've a range of memberships for individuals and groups and they are all free. Find out more

vox scotland Become a Vox Member Join Vox Scotland as a member for free and be part of changing Scotland for the better. Join Us – become a Vox Scotland member Our members shape everything we do at Vox Scotland. Our work is about making your voice heard and driving positive change for everyone who...

15/05/2026

💜 Belonging Matters 💜

One of the clearest messages from our recent Lochaber Experience Matters session was this:

✨ People want connection, trust, continuity, and spaces where they feel heard and valued. ✨

The conversations highlighted the importance of:
🤝 relationships, not transactions
🌱 support before crisis
🫂 peer connection and belonging
🗣️ lived experience shaping decisions
💬 communities and services working together

This Thursday we’re continuing the conversation at our next session:

✨ Engaging Matters ✨

A friendly and welcoming space to come together, connect, reflect, and help shape what meaningful engagement and recovery-focused community support can look like in Lochaber.

Whether you attended Belonging Matters or are joining for the first time — you are very welcome 💜

☕ Free networking lunch included

👉 Register here:

https://bit.ly/EngagingMattersSessionBookNowEBLExMAP

15/05/2026

11/05/2026

VOX Scotland was really pleased to work with Kairos Women+ on wellbeing workshops with members of Kairos Kitchen. The group explored mental health, emotions, creativity & advocacy, with space to talk openly, share experiences & build confidence. Read more:

VOX Scotland, in partnership with Kairos Women, delivered a series of three wellbeing workshops for members of Kairos Kitchen. The sessions focused on mental health awareness, emotional wellbeing, and advocacy in a safe and supportive environment. The aim of the workshops was to encourage open conve...

07/05/2026

Are you looking for a clear and practical guide explaining how voting works and what to expect on the day? The Electoral Commission have produced a Guide to the Scottish Elections which can be read here: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/democratic-engagement-resources/download-your-may-2026-voting-guide - and there's a short video here too https://vimeo.com/1161077256

Find out everything you need to know about voting and elections, including information about upcoming elections in your area.

06/05/2026

The Scottish elections are tomorrow, so take some time to read the VOX manifesto - it was shaped by our members and their experiences and sets out a plan for change. You can read the manifesto in full here - and sign up to be a member too!

Vox Scotland’s Manifesto: Scottish Parliament Elections 2026 by Paula Fraser | Mar 26, 2026 | Miscellaneous | 0 comments Across Scotland, people with lived experience of mental illness are facing serious challenges when they try to access support. Members tell us they wait too long, are passed bet...

30/04/2026

It's only a week until the Scottish elections - the VOX manifesto is shaped directly by members, brings together their experiences and sets out a clear and practical plan for change - read it in full (and sign up to be a member to make your voice heard!)

Vox Scotland’s Manifesto: Scottish Parliament Elections 2026 by Paula Fraser | Mar 26, 2026 | Miscellaneous | 0 comments Across Scotland, people with lived experience of mental illness are facing serious challenges when they try to access support. Members tell us they wait too long, are passed bet...