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
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Our February newsletter has just been published, full of the usual news from across the Network. Happy reading! Read the newsletter here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Heather’s blog: Common Wheel – supporting mental health across Glasgow
Heather Brown works as Participation and Volunteering Manager at Common Wheel, a charity that supports people managing or recovering from mental illness in Glasgow. In her blog she talks about the support they provide across their 4 main projects and why Community Link Workers (CLWs) are the perfect … [Read more...] about Heather’s blog: Common Wheel – supporting mental health across Glasgow
VHS February e-bulletin
The VHS February 2024 e-bulletin is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:bulletin you can sign up here. … [Read more...] about VHS February e-bulletin
Christine’s Blog: Health Inequalities
Health Inequalities. Isn’t that a neat little phrase? Of course, those of us working in the Third sector, or in the public sector, have heard these two words many, many times. But does the phrase resonate with most ‘people on the street’? I doubt it. And yet, the fight against health inequalities is … [Read more...] about Christine’s Blog: Health Inequalities
NHS Highland publish report and videos on first year of their community link worker project
NHS Highland has published its report on the first year of its community link worker project in Highland North which is delivered by Change Mental Health. Dr Tim Allison, Director of Public Health for NHS Highland commented: 'the CLW service has been welcomed by individual GP practices as a … [Read more...] about NHS Highland publish report and videos on first year of their community link worker project
Tejesh Mistry appointed to lead VHS
VHS has announced the appointment of Tejesh Mistry as the charity’s new Chief Executive. Tejesh takes up post in mid-March, succeeding Claire Stevens who retires at the end of March 2024 after 12 years of leading the organisation. Christine Carlin, Chair of VHS, said: "The Board and I are deeply … [Read more...] about Tejesh Mistry appointed to lead VHS
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
Ewa’s blog: What do Scots think about walking?
Paths for All have recently released their 2023 attitudes survey results, offering a fantastic glimpse into how people think and behave when it comes to getting around on foot or by wheelchair in Scotland. The research conducted by 56 Degree Insight surveyed 1,000 adults online. This survey updates … [Read more...] about Ewa’s blog: What do Scots think about walking?
