Voices Of eXperience (VOX)

10/10/2026

Our members bring their experiences of mental ill health to VOX because they want things to change, for themselves and for others.

This World Mental Health Day, the theme is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”. It speaks directly to the work we do together throughout the year.

Our members shape VOX’s priorities and help influence decisions about Scotland’s mental health policy and services. Their experience helps Government and others understand what’s working and where change is needed.

Thank you to everyone who contributes - you make change possible.

If you have lived experience of mental ill health, past or present, we’d love you to join us. Membership is free, and you don’t need a formal diagnosis.
https://voxscotland.org.uk/sign-up/

08/10/2026

For , we’re revisiting our response to the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government.

It included significant proposals for health and social care, including changes to NHS structures, new mental health support and a greater focus on joined-up services.

We welcomed the ambition for more accessible, patient-centred care, while highlighting the importance of proper resourcing and making sure reforms reflect the experiences of the people who rely on these services.

We will continue to look at how the proposed changes develop and how the voices of people with lived experience can help shape them.

Read our response:

Heather Knox Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer The new Parliamentary term began last week with the First Minister announcing his Programme for Government for the next five years. With a strong focus on public service reform, a raft of measures is to be brought forward with the aim of improving ef...

05/10/2026

It's ! Do you want to make sure the government hears what you have to say on mental health? Join VOX Scotland! We're Scotland’s national collective advocacy organisation for mental health & we make sure your voices are heard. Sign up here

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02/10/2026

Have you attended A&E in Scotland in the past five years while experiencing mental ill health?
Whether you attended for your physical health, mental health or both, we want to hear about your experience.
Complete our questionnaire:

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28/09/2026

your experience can help shape mental health policy and services in Scotland.

If you have lived experience of mental ill health, you can join VOX for free and add your voice to our work.

Find out more and join:

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25/09/2026

We’re looking for people aged 16–67 who have experienced poverty and sought mental health support in the past two years.

Take part in an online focus group or interview and help us understand what needs to change.

Participants receive a £40 gift voucher.

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23/09/2026

Living on a low income can make it harder to get the mental health support you need.

We’re working with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to understand those barriers better and hear directly from people with lived experience.

Find out about taking part:

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21/09/2026

VOX members help shape the work we do and the issues we speak up on.

If you live in Scotland, are aged 16+ and have lived experience of mental ill health, you can join VOX for free.

Add your voice to our community: https://voxscotland.org.uk/sign-up/

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18/09/2026

What happens when you need mental health support but money is already tight?

Our new research with will explore the experiences of people living in poverty and what needs to change to make mental health support more accessible.

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16/09/2026

Have you experienced poverty and sought mental health support in the past two years?

VOX Scotland and want to hear about your experience as part of new research into the barriers people on low incomes face in getting support.

Find out more and take part:

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