Ahead of Essential Connections, the 2024 Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference, Voluntary Health Scotland asked network members to complete a short survey. Community link workers were asked for: • Their top three reasons for referral. • And the main challenge in their … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Survey- Briefing Paper
VHS May e-Newsletter
The VHS May 2024 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 May e-Newsletter
Paul’s Blog: Voluntary Health Organisations – Tackling Health Inequalities in Scotland
Paul Okroj, VHS Trustee and Director of External Engagement at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, recently chaired VHS’ 20th Anniversary celebration event. Here he shares his reflections on the importance of the work of voluntary health organisations and why they are needed now more than … [Read more...] about Paul’s Blog: Voluntary Health Organisations – Tackling Health Inequalities in Scotland
Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event April 2024
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) hosted its 6th Knowledge Exchange event on 24 April for community link workers from across Scotland. The knowledge exchange events are designed to bring CLWs together with organisations that can support them in their work. Roisin Hurst, Network … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event April 2024
Scottish Community Link Worker Network – April Newsletter out now!
Our April Network newsletter is out now with all the usual news and updates! You can read it here! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network – April Newsletter out now!
VHS April e-Newsletter
The VHS April 2024 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 April e-Newsletter
Bushra’s Blog: How can we change the narrative on Health inequalities?
Health policy is not an area I ever imagined I would work in. Having joined Kidney Research UK initially as a volunteer after many years working in marketing, I wanted a change of career and to be able to “give back” to a community in need. Stumbling upon a discussion around transplantation and … [Read more...] about Bushra’s Blog: How can we change the narrative on Health inequalities?
Scottish Government’s Community Learning and Development Review
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) worked with Scottish Government’s Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate to facilitate an online event on the 21 March 2024 to enable community link workers from the Network to contribute to the independent Review … [Read more...] about Scottish Government’s Community Learning and Development Review
Amanda’s Blog: Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care
Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care: Insights from Amma Birth Companions In the realm of perinatal care, every person giving birth deserves to feel supported, heard, and empowered to make informed decisions throughout their childbirth journey. However, a recent study conducted by Amma Birth … [Read more...] about Amanda’s Blog: Addressing Disparities in Perinatal Care
Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter out now!
Our latest Network newsletter is out now with all the usual news and updates from around the Network! You can read it here … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter out now!
