Voluntary Action South West Surrey
Supporting voluntary groups, charities, community groups and all types of voluntary action in Guildford and Waverley
Nearly all of us experience feelings of loneliness at some time in our lives but for some, it can be a genuine challenge and pose major health risks such as heart disease, an increased risk of dementia and depression. VASWS is running a free seminar on loneliness, aimed at professionals across health, social care, education, …
Happy #SocialPrescribingDay! We’re delighted to announce that we are offering a new Social prescribing service that gives people more choice and control over the way their health care is provided. New member to the Voluntary Action team Jane Soothill explains how the service works and what users can expect from it. She said: “We’re excited …
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Our renowned VASWS annual conference is back and will take place on Tuesday 9th April at the University of Surrey in the Rik Medlik building. The conference is an opportunity for organisations within the charity and voluntary sector to join together and discuss key issues within the industry. The theme of this year’s conference is …
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Mental Health problems including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder affect one in four of us. A recent study of 301 diseases also found mental health problems to be one of the main causes of the overall disease burden worldwide. To reduce the volume of people suffering from cognitive and emotional problems there are various …
The festive season is now at an end and ahead of us is a fresh new year. To start the year, you may have created a New Year’s Resolution (or two) and be making changes to enhance your lifestyle and wellbeing. One New Year’s Resolution that is music to our ears is volunteering and getting …
Voluntary Action South West Surrey (VASWS) has been awarded a large grant from the Big Lottery Fund to help create a community hub in Guildford town centre.