Many VCN members are Speech and Language Therapists, working in the Health Service. The original stimulus for the founding of the VCN was the high percentage of professional occupational voice users - particularly teachers - who were having to receive clinical treatment for voice disorders.

Strategies for keeping your voice stronger for longer and communicate effectively developing your voice! A practical and interactive workshop designed to help you find, use, enjoy and maintain your voice. This one day workshop looks at ways to keep your voice healthy as well as use it to best advantage.
Palliative Care is a growing area of work in the NHS. Their website lists the diverse professional qualifications of the educators, reflecting how they come from a range of health care disciplines, and that a key skill is advanced communication.