Thanks to everyone who joined our event on 9 September to share learning and good practice across both the Scottish Community Link Worker and the Improving the Cancer Journey Networks. We have shared the presentations and key messages in the links below: Key Messages Scottish Government … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN and Macmillan ICJ Networking Event
Emilie’s Blog – Research into Social Prescribing: What’s the Story So Far?
This blog by Emilie McSwiggan, a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh, outlines findings from a review that aimed to summarise what questions have been addressed in social prescribing research so far. Social Prescribing research is booming Research and policy interest in social … [Read more...] about Emilie’s Blog – Research into Social Prescribing: What’s the Story So Far?
Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange September 2025
We were delighted to welcome speakers from The Baby Loss Collaborative and Versus Arthritis to our latest Knowledge Exchange where they were able to engage in some Q&A and discussions with Community Link Workers from across the Network. You can read the key messages and download the … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange September 2025
Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter – out now
Our August newsletter is out now with all the latest news and updates and you can read it here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter – out now
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now
Our June newsletter is out now with the usual updates on news and events from across the Network. You can read it here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now
Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange May 2025
Our May Knowledge Exchange featured speakers from The Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care, Bowel Cancer UK and Action Against Stalking. You can read the key messages and view the presentations below: Bowel Cancer UK Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Action Against … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange May 2025
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – May edition out now!
You can read our May newsletter with all the latest updates on events, training and resources here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – May edition out now!
Roisin’s Blog – What Change Do We Want to See by 2035? Reflections from VHS members
By Roisin Hurst, Project Manager of the Scottish Community Link Worker Network. This week, the Scottish Parliament’s Garden Lobby was alive with conversation, hope, and a shared vision for a better future. Our event, centred around ‘Voices of Health Creation,' focussing on the question "What … [Read more...] about Roisin’s Blog – What Change Do We Want to See by 2035? Reflections from VHS members
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Survey – Briefing Paper
Ahead of Health, Hope and Healing, the 2025 Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference, Voluntary Health Scotland asked Network members to complete a short survey. Community Link Workers (CLWs) were asked for: Their top three reasons for referral. And the main challenge in … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Survey – Briefing Paper
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
Read all the latest Network information in April's newsletter here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
