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?
VHS September e-Newsletter
The VHS September 2025 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:Newsletter please sign up here. … [Read more...] about VHS September e-Newsletter
Public Health Scotland partners with VHS for Annual Conference 2025
We are proud to announce Public Health Scotland (PHS) as our collaboration partner for our upcoming Annual Conference taking place on 28 October 2025 in Glasgow. This collaboration builds on a strong partnership we’ve been cultivating with PHS over the last year on the development of the … [Read more...] about Public Health Scotland partners with VHS for Annual Conference 2025
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
Laura’s Blog: Putting accessibility at the centre of eye health and care
When we think about accessibility in health and social care, physical adjustments like ramps or braille signage might come to mind. But true accessibility runs much deeper - it’s about how services are designed, how information is shared, how technology is used, and ultimately, how people feel when … [Read more...] about Laura’s Blog: Putting accessibility at the centre of eye health and care
VHS Statement: decrease in drug misuse deaths in Scotland
The figures published today showing a 13% fall in deaths caused by drug misuse in Scotland in 2024 are a step in the right direction. However, they are not cause for celebration. Similar figures for 2023 saw a 12% rise in deaths caused by drug misuse. Progress is precarious and we will not know … [Read more...] about VHS Statement: decrease in drug misuse deaths in Scotland
Get Involved: Exhibition & Sponsorship Opportunities
On October 28th we'll be holding our Annual Conference "Collaboration for Change" in Glasgow. Exhibit in our Health Creation Hub! Would your organisation like to be placed at the heart of the event? This is a great opportunity to showcase your organisation to delegates in the third sector. … [Read more...] about Get Involved: Exhibition & Sponsorship Opportunities
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
VHS Response: Public Health Scotland Strategy
On Friday 22nd August we submitted our response to the call for views on Public Health Scotland's (PHS) Strategy from 2025-2035. The closing date for responses is Friday 29th August, and responses should be sent to phs.strategicdevelopment@phs.scot. In our response, we largely reflect on the Key … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Public Health Scotland Strategy
