The Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) hosted an online event on the 22nd of February 2024. Link workers from across Scotland attended. Roisin Hurst, Project Manager of the SCLWN presented an in depth look at the Essential Connections report published by Voluntary Health Scotland in … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Essential Connections event February 2024
Minutes and presentations: Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities February 2024
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities met on Wednesday 21st of February 2024 as a hybrid meeting. This meeting was chaired by co-convenor Brian Whittle MSP. The topic for the meeting was “ Data and Health inequalities". We heard Presentations from: Rosie Seaman, Data Sourcing … [Read more...] about Minutes and presentations: Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities February 2024
January 2024 SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network hosted the 5th Knowledge Exchange event on the 25th January 2024 online. We welcomed guest presenters: Carol Cowan is Engagement Officer at NHS24 which is one of Scotland’s 7 special health boards and is Scotland’s provider of digital health and care … [Read more...] about January 2024 SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event
SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event- November 2023
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
Minutes and presentations: Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities October 2023
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities met on Wednesday 4th of October 2023 via zoom. This meeting was chaired by co-convenor Emma Harper MSP and part of the meeting comprised of the AGM. The topic for the meeting was “A decent and dignified life”- Challenge Poverty Week The speakers at … [Read more...] about Minutes and presentations: Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities October 2023
Key Messages and Presentations: VHS Annual Conference 2023
VHS hosted our annual conference on 25th October 2023 at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, titled The Health Creators Summit. View the photos from the day: (click to scroll through them) The event brought Health Creators from across Scotland together to explore some key themes around health … [Read more...] about Key Messages and Presentations: VHS Annual Conference 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
Minutes and presentations: Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities June 2023
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities met on the 14th of June. This was a hybrid meeting, held in the Parliament and online. The meeting was chaired by Emma Harper MSP, CPG Co-Convenor. Our speakers were: Melanie Weldon, Head of the Racialised Health Inequalities in Health and Social … [Read more...] about Minutes and presentations: Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities June 2023
