We held our latest Knowledge Exchange on 17th September featuring presentations from NHS 24 Breathing Space, MISS and Children in Scotland. You can access the key messages, the presentations and the NHS 24 Primary Care Toolkit below. Thanks to our wonderful speakers and to all the CLWs who … [Read more...] about SCLWN: September Knowledge Exchange – Key Messages
Policy News: September Edition
The September edition of VHS Policy News is out now! This monthly bulletin provides opportunities to contribute to our policy work, updates on recent VHS policy activity, as well as accessible information about wider relevant policy developments. To receive this newsletter directly to … [Read more...] about Policy News: September Edition
Update: Joint Statement on Prevention
Voluntary Health Scotland, together with The Health and Social Care Alliance (The ALLIANCE), Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC), Edinburgh Community Health Forum, and Volunteer Scotland, have today published an update following our Joint Statement on Prevention from September 2025. In … [Read more...] about Update: Joint Statement on Prevention
New Research Paper Shows Social Prescribing May Reduce GP Appointments Over Time
In 2024, researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester and Newcastle-upon-Tyne interviewed patients, healthcare workers and community link workers (CLWs) in Scotland and their equivalent social prescribing link workers in England. These interviews were part of a … [Read more...] about New Research Paper Shows Social Prescribing May Reduce GP Appointments Over Time
VHS Response: Programme for Government
Programme for Government 2026-31: Putting Prevention and Health Creation into Action Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) welcomes the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2026–31 and the stronger focus it places on prevention, community-based care, tackling poverty and public service … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Programme for Government
SCLWN Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: Museums Galleries Scotland
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the national development body for Scotland’s museum sector. We support museums and galleries through strategic investment, advice, workforce development and advocacy. We’re excited to be taking part in this year’s conference and speaking with the Community Link … [Read more...] about SCLWN Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: Museums Galleries Scotland
SCLWN Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: ALISS
ALISS – Supporting stronger community connections This year's conference theme, Rooted in Communities, Growing Together, resonates strongly with the work we do at ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland). ALISS is, and always has been, about connecting people to their communities … [Read more...] about SCLWN Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: ALISS
Member Blog: Richmond’s Hope
Growing Our Support Across Midlothian For many children and young people, the death of someone can change the rest of their lives. Grief can affect every aspect, from relationships with friends, family and school to confidence and even sleep. Richmond’s Hope envisages a world where children and … [Read more...] about Member Blog: Richmond’s Hope
Edinburgh Community Link Worker Service Publishes Annual Review
The Edinburgh Community Link Worker Service published their annual review for 2025-26 as part of their celebration event 'Behind the Scenes: The Unseen Work of Community Link Workers.' Peter Cairns, CLW GP Clinical Advisor introduced the report and praised the team for the truly transformative work … [Read more...] about Edinburgh Community Link Worker Service Publishes Annual Review
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – Out Now!
The August edition of our Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter is out now, with all the latest news and updates including information about our SCLWN Awards Finalists for 2026. You can read the newsletter here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – Out Now!
