Voices Of eXperience (VOX)

19/08/2026

Have you attended A&E in Scotland in the past five years while experiencing mental ill health?

We want to hear about your experience, whether you attended because of a physical health issue, a mental health issue, or both.

Your responses will help us understand what is working, where people face difficulties and what needs to improve.

Complete our questionnaire https://fe3f3zzl3jq.typeform.com/to/AkM3qLMv

17/08/2026

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VOX Scotland brings together people across Scotland with lived experience of mental ill health.

Our members shape our work, contribute to our research and help us make sure lived experience is heard by the people making decisions about mental health policy and services.

Membership is free and open to anyone aged 16 or over in Scotland with lived or living experience of mental ill health.

Join VOX:

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...

13/08/2026

Looking for support, advice or useful contacts?

VOX Scotland’s Useful Contacts page brings together organisations covering mental health, addictions, carers, young people and more.

Find it here:

vox scotland Useful Contacts Knowledge, advice, and information on a range of issues to support you. Feel free to access any of the contacts listed below for general advice and support. They’re arranged thematically (with mental health at the top) and most of the organisations are Scottish, though...

12/08/2026

Have you attended A&E in Scotland in the last 5 years while experiencing mental ill health or mental health crisis? We want to understand what helped, what made things more difficult & how mental health support in A&E could improve. Share your experience: https://fe3f3zzl3jq.typeform.com/to/AkM3qLMv

10/08/2026

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

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...

07/08/2026

Have you attended A&E in Scotland in the last five years while experiencing mental ill health or a mental health crisis?

VOX Scotland wants to hear about your experience, whether you attended for a physical health reason, a mental health reason, or both.

We want to understand what helped, what made things more difficult and what could improve the mental health support available when people attend A&E.

The questionnaire includes multiple-choice questions, as well as opportunities to share more about your experience if you choose. https://fe3f3zzl3jq.typeform.com/to/AkM3qLMv

Share your views:

05/08/2026

Have you attended Victoria Hospital A&E in Kirkcaldy in the last five years while experiencing mental ill health or a mental health crisis?

VOX Scotland wants to hear about your experience, including any staff, support or approaches that made a positive difference, as well as what could have been better.

You can take part whether you attended A&E for a physical health reason, a mental health reason, or both.

Your views will help us build a clearer picture of people’s experiences and develop recommendations for improving mental health support in A&E.

Complete the questionnaire here: https://fe3f3zzl3jq.typeform.com/to/AkM3qLMv

03/08/2026

We’re delighted to announce that Ruth Hart has been elected as the new Chair of VOX Scotland!

Ruth brings extensive experience as a mental health advocate, alongside her own lived experience and experience as a family carer. In addition to two years as a member of the VOX board, she has been part of several charitable organisations and currently works as Senior Programme Leader at Deafblind Scotland.

We’re very pleased to welcome Ruth to her new role!

Find out more about Ruth and the VOX Board: https://voxscotland.org.uk/meet-the-board/