Since 2021, our Community Link Worker (CLW) team has introduced link working and social prescribing to almost 1,400 student medics at the University of Edinburgh. These sessions contribute to the Health in Communities Practical – part of the Social & Ethical Aspects of Medicine module. … [Read more...] about Alison’s blog: Community Link Workers support 1,400 medical students at Edinburgh University
Seonaid and Joshua’s Blog: Talk Time Scotland – providing free counselling for young disabled people in Scotland
“I couldn't rate my counsellor highly enough, she was absolutely brilliant and I feel really grateful to have met her and benefited from her help and guidance. I actually cried at my last session because I had to say goodbye and she had come to be such a special person in my life.” TalkTime … [Read more...] about Seonaid and Joshua’s Blog: Talk Time Scotland – providing free counselling for young disabled people in Scotland
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
Our first newsletter of 2025 is out now with all the latest news and events. 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 final newsletter of 2024 is out now and you can read it here. Happy reading and enjoy the festive season. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
Our November newsletter is out now with all the usual updates and information. Read it here! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
NHS Shetland publishes evaluation report on first year pilot of community link worker programme
NHS Shetland has published an evaluation report of the first year pilot of its community link worker programme. The Evaluation Report highlights the positive impact that Ingrid Sandison, the community link worker based in Shetland, has had in the community since she started in post. The report … [Read more...] about NHS Shetland publishes evaluation report on first year pilot of community link worker programme
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Our October newsletter is out now, with all the latest news, events and resources from across the Network. We hope you enjoy reading it! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Our September newsletter is out now with all the usual news, events and updates. Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Scottish Community Link Worker Network and Audit Scotland – General Practice Audit
Audit Scotland is currently conducting a performance audit of General Practice, focusing on how general practice is performing since the introduction of the 2018 General Medical Services Contract. You can find out more about the scope of the audit on Audit Scotland’s website here. Audit Scotland … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network and Audit Scotland – General Practice Audit
The ALLIANCE celebrates 10 years of its links worker programme
The ALLIANCE held a celebration event on 23 August to commemorate 10 years of its links worker programme. In 2014, the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) began a pilot for the Scottish Government which focused on links workers in Primary Care. The programme saw 7 Community … [Read more...] about The ALLIANCE celebrates 10 years of its links worker programme
