Voices Of eXperience (VOX)

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.

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14/09/2026

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.

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09/09/2026

We’re really proud to see VOX members among those lending their voices to the new United to Prevent Su***de Declaration.

The Declaration brings together the movement’s shared commitment to changing how we talk about su***de, reducing stigma and building a Scotland where more people feel able to seek support.

Thank you to our members who took part in the launch film and helped bring those words to life.

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07/09/2026

Because of our members sharing their experiences and views, VOX is able to work for for better mental health services, policies and laws across Scotland.

Have lived experience of mental ill health and want to add your voice?

Join VOX for free: https://voxscotland.org.uk/sign-up/

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...

04/09/2026

What could Scotland learn from a GP practice where patients can call throughout the day and speak directly to a doctor?

Our Newfield report explores an approach designed around access, continuity and the needs of its community.

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02/09/2026

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.

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31/08/2026

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

VOX membership is free and open to people aged 16+ in Scotland with lived experience of mental ill health.

Join us and make your voice heard: https://voxscotland.org.uk/sign-up/

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...

28/08/2026

In December 2024, we published Your Views: Psychiatrists in Scotland.

Almost 500 people told us about the care they had received, highlighting the importance of having consistent care from a permanent psychiatrist.

The report called for action to improve continuity and reduce reliance on locums.

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Your Views: Psychiatrists in Scotland was conducted as an online questionnaire open to members of the public with experience of care from a psychiatrist in Scotland in the last five years. Our report presents the findings of our survey into the quality of care experienced by people across Scotland f...

26/08/2026

Attended A&E in Scotland in the past five years while experiencing mental ill health? Whether you went because of your physical health, mental health or both, we want to hear about your experience. Your views will help us understand what needs to improve.

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