SCLWN Event – Introduction to Neurodiversity
online Via ZoomNeurodiversity refers to the natural variations in the human brain and encourages us to recognise the strengths of individuals who think, feel and experience the world differently. Approximately one in seven people in the UK is neurodivergent, meaning you will be extremely likely to be supporting neurodivergent individuals in your role as a Community […]
Applying a ‘Missingness Lens’ to Health Inequalities-Online Event
online Via ZoomJoin VHS on the 26th March to explore Missingness in health care and the impact on Health Inequalities. Our event will take place online on Zoom. We are delighted to welcome guest speaker: Professor Andrea Williamson, Professor of General Practice and Inclusion Health at the University of Glasgow At our 2024 annual conference, Professor Williamson led […]
Continuing the Conversation on the Population Health Framework
online Via ZoomJoin us for the next step in shaping Scotland’s Population Health Framework. Following on from the two discussion events we hosted in November, VHS and Public Health Scotland are hosting a follow-up online event on Wednesday, 20 March, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. With the anticipated next stage of the Population Health Framework due […]
SCLWN Peer Support Event- Feb 2025
online Via ZoomSCLWN Peer Support – February- on Zoom Our SCLWN peer support events are designed to allow CLWs to come together to chat to each other in smaller groups so share challenges, good practice and learn from each other in smaller groups. This is a great opportunity to connect, learn and network. You can let us know […]
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities February 2025 Meeting
online Via Zoom18:00- 19:30 on 19 February 2025- online on Zoom only. Join us for the next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities on the 19th February. This meeting will be chaired by Co-convenor Emma Harper MSP. The meeting topic is Human Rights and Health Inequalities. We are delighted to be joined by guest […]
Catalysts for Change – The Role of Third Sector Leaders in Health Creation
EICC The Exchange, 150 Morrison St,, EdinburghVHS event as part of SCVO's 2025 Gathering. Event Chair: Prof. Kezia Dugdale, Associate Director, Centre for Public Policy The University of Glasgow Panelists: Angiolina Foster, Chair, Public Health Scotland Richard Meade, Director of Devolved Nations, Carers UK Justina Murray, Chief Executive, Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs James Jopling, Director for Scotland, Parkinsons […]
SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event: January 2025
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** This event will take place online on Zoom. Our knowledge exchange events are a great opportunity for Community Link Workers to hear from and […]
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities December 2024 Meeting
Online or in Scottish Parliament .Topic: Health Equity Research Join us on the 11 December, either in person or online, for our next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. The meeting will be chaired by Brian Whittle, MSP. We will be joined by the newly formed Scottish Health Equity Research Unit (SHERU) to discuss their health inequalities […]
From Crisis to Control: Preventing the Ticking Time Bomb in Population Health-VHS AGM and Event
online Via ZoomFrom Crisis to Control: Preventing the Ticking Time Bomb in Population Health Book your place on our event on the 28th November to join VHS and Public Health Scotland to put a spotlight on the role of the third sector in creating and delivering a new Population Health Framework. Our Guest Speaker: Paul Johnston, Chief Executive […]
SCLWN Event- CLW service in Highland- Where are we now?
online Via ZoomSharing learning and best practice from the last two years. A joint event between Voluntary Health Scotland and NHS Highland. Following the recent announcement of the expansion of the Community Link Worker service in Highland, this event will bring stakeholders together to discuss progress to date and share learning. This event is an invite only- […]
SCLWN Event: Knowledge Exchange- November
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** This event will take place online on Zoom. Our knowledge exchange events are a great opportunity for Community Link Workers to hear from and […]
Population Health Framework Engagement
online Via ZoomA Population Health Framework is in development. It sets out to take a cross-government and cross-sector approach to improve the key building blocks of health and wellbeing. The Population Health Framework will set out how the Scottish Government, COSLA, Local Government, the NHS and partners across business, the third sector and communities themselves, can increase the positive […]
SCLWN Network Peer Support Event : November
online Via ZoomOur next SCLWN peer support event on Tuesday 5th November from 10-11.30 will focus on trauma and vicarious trauma and will be led by Fiona Douglas from the Health Promoting Health Service at NHS Lanarkshire. Fiona has worked in the field of psychological trauma for over two decades, in both public and third sector […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Programme Leads event October
online Via ZoomThis event is aimed specifically for Programme Leads for Community Link Workers in Scotland. This event aims to bring together Programme Leads from Community Link Worker programmes across Scotland to enable you to share learning and good practice about your programmes with your peers. The event will be an open space for you to discuss […]
