Our December newsletter is out now! In this month's edition, we have the usual news from around the Network and details of next knowledge exchange event in January and our annual conference next year. You can read the Newsletter here Wishing everyone a very happy festive season and happy … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter
Community Link Workers joined Audit Scotland to share views on Adult Mental Health Services
Audit Scotland and Voluntary Health Scotland recently jointly facilitated two online focus groups as part of Audit Scotland’s ongoing performance audit of adult mental health services in Scotland. The Scottish Community Link Worker Network invited members to join us on the 1oth and 15th of November … [Read more...] about Community Link Workers joined Audit Scotland to share views on Adult Mental Health Services
What’s new? Read our December 2022 e- bulletin
Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here Sign up to receive it direct each month … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our December 2022 e- bulletin
Broader Reach and Stronger Voice: Reflecting on the inclusivity of the COVID-19 vaccine programme and collaboration with the third sector
Our new publication, Broader Reach and Stronger Voice: Reflecting on the inclusivity of the COVID-19 vaccine programme and collaboration with the third sector, is now available. In May 2022 VHS conducted a qualitative study asking our member organisations and wider network about the inclusivity … [Read more...] about Broader Reach and Stronger Voice: Reflecting on the inclusivity of the COVID-19 vaccine programme and collaboration with the third sector
What’s new? Read our November 2022 e- bulletin
Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here Sign up to receive it direct each month … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our November 2022 e- bulletin
Leanne’s blog: see me, listen, be honest, help me understand
My name is Leanne McBride, and I am a peer support facilitator working for Yoker Community Campus with the Chance 2 Change group, which comprises people from Drumchapel and surrounding communities in Glasgow. Chance 2 Change is an expert reference group for the Scottish Government supporting the … [Read more...] about Leanne’s blog: see me, listen, be honest, help me understand
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter
Our October newsletter is now out! In this month's edition, we have lots of news from around the Network including Edinburgh's 5 year celebration event and one CLW's blog about how golf has made a difference to people's health and wellbeing. Big congratulations to The Alliance's Community Links … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter
Ann-Marie’s Blog: Fair enough?
Access to breast screening for women from minority ethnic backgrounds Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK. In Scotland, every year around 4,700 people (4,707 women and 26 men) are diagnosed with breast cancer. That’s the equivalent of 91 people a week. Data from Public … [Read more...] about Ann-Marie’s Blog: Fair enough?
Kym’s Blog: Industry’s Role in Health Inequalities
Industry’s Role in Health Inequalities: The Burden of NCDs in Scotland Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, liver disease and cancer, are the leading cause of death in Scotland, causing around 53,000 deaths in 2021. NCDs are also major contributors to the … [Read more...] about Kym’s Blog: Industry’s Role in Health Inequalities
Mark’s Blog: partnering to support health and wellbeing
The connection between poor health and living in a cold, damp home is well known. Cold indoor temperatures can negatively affect mental health and well-being. They can also worsen other illnesses including the common cold, flu, pneumonia, arthritis, rheumatism, and chronic and/or long-term … [Read more...] about Mark’s Blog: partnering to support health and wellbeing
