Knowledge Exchange Event – 15 November 2023 On 15 November, the Scottish Community Link Worker Network hosted its 4th Knowledge Exchange event. Fifty Community Link Workers attended to hear presentations and engage in Q&A with Chris Docherty, Community Engagement Co-ordinator at Chest Heart … [Read more...] about SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event- November 2023
Emma’s Blog: Our inclusivity journey
Carers of West Lothian (COWL) is a charity offering a range of services developed to meet the needs of unpaid carers and disabled people in West Lothian. Across Scotland there is difficulty in encouraging anyone to see themselves as unpaid carers and come forward to seek help and support which is … [Read more...] about Emma’s Blog: Our inclusivity journey
Lorraine’s Blog: Improving mental health and wellbeing with Linburn Therapy Hub
Sight Scotland Veterans has joined forces with Cyrenians to transform the Walled Garden at its Linburn Centre in West Lothian into a therapy hub which can be used by veterans, families, and the local community. Homeless charity, Cyrenians, is taking the lead on this project which is being run by … [Read more...] about Lorraine’s Blog: Improving mental health and wellbeing with Linburn Therapy Hub
Lucy’s Blog: Exploring Health Inequalities in Scotland through a Human Rights Lens
Incorporating international human rights law into Scots law is essential for safeguarding the rights and well-being of people accessing healthcare services. It will provide a robust legal framework for ensuring equitable access, non-discrimination, informed consent, and protection from mistreatment. … [Read more...] about Lucy’s Blog: Exploring Health Inequalities in Scotland through a Human Rights Lens
Murdoch’s Blog: Connecting Human Kindness to Human Crisis
The British Red Cross has a long and proud history of working in partnership with the NHS, Social Care and other charitable organisations to help support people both in time of crisis and longer-term health and social issues. Day in and day out, Red Cross frontline staff and volunteers support … [Read more...] about Murdoch’s Blog: Connecting Human Kindness to Human Crisis