Our first network newsletter of 2024 is out now with all the usual news and updates from across the Network. You can read it here. Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network January newsletter out now!
Fife’s community link worker programme going from strength to strength
The Fife Community Link Worker team recently celebrated their two-year anniversary and also welcomed the news of permanent funding for the service which is supported by Action 15 funding. Action 15 of the Mental Health Strategy 2017-27 outlined Scottish Government's commitment to funding 800 … [Read more...] about Fife’s community link worker programme going from strength to strength
Claire’s blog: spreading the joy of reading to children across Edinburgh
Claire Gardiner is a community link worker in north east Edinburgh. In her blog, she talks about how a chat with one parent about their family's bedtime routine led to her joining up with Books for Kids and spreading the joy of reading to hundreds of children across the city. “You are never too … [Read more...] about Claire’s blog: spreading the joy of reading to children across Edinburgh
VHS January e-bulletin
The VHS January 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 January e-bulletin
VHS and NSS collaborate for healthy, safer lives
In October 2023 the Chief Executives of VHS and NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) signed a memorandum of agreement, to jointly affirm their intention to build a relationship based on collaborative working that will support the achievement of outcomes of the National Performance Framework and the … [Read more...] about VHS and NSS collaborate for healthy, safer lives
Jennifer’s Blog: 2024-An opportunity for change or just more of the same?
A new year offers an opportunity to reflect on the year just gone and to also look forward to the opportunities and challenges ahead. 2024 will remain a challenging year for many with ongoing cost of living challenges, the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the impact of years of austerity-led … [Read more...] about Jennifer’s Blog: 2024-An opportunity for change or just more of the same?
Key messages: VHS’s Big Debate
VHS hosted our AGM on 30th November 2023 at The Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. It was followed by our Big Debate, with a well-informed panel exploring the topic, 'Shaping the Future of our Health and Healthcare’. A big thanks to publisher John McGill from healthandcare.scot for … [Read more...] about Key messages: VHS’s Big Debate
Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter – out now!
Our December newsletter is out now - packed with the usual news and events. We hope you enjoy it and have a wonderful time over the festive period! Read the newsletter here … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter – out now!
VHS December 2023 e-bulletin
The December VHS 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 December 2023 e-bulletin
Christine’s Blog: A seasonal message from New VHS Chair
At this time of year, enter any charity office and you are likely to be knee-deep in parcels and wading through a sea of tinsel. Gifts are constantly being donated – books, toys, bikes, clothes, and perhaps more than ever this year, food and vouchers. You name it and someone, somewhere, is probably … [Read more...] about Christine’s Blog: A seasonal message from New VHS Chair
