Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchange: September 2024
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- September 2024 Meeting
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomTopic: Third Sector and Health Inequalities Join us on the 11 September at 6pm, 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. Presenters: Tejesh Mistry, Chief Executive, Voluntary Health Scotland- The Vital Health Sector (the third sector) […]
Members Meet Up- August 2024
online Via ZoomOur next members meet up on the 28th of August at 10.30am on Zoom. 2024 is a year of celebration for VHS as we mark 20 years of our charity. The theme of 2024 is “Vital Health Sector” as this captures the role that our members play in the health of people across Scotland. We […]
SCLWN and Audit Scotland: General Practice Audit- Programme Leads
online Via ZoomAudit Scotland is currently conducting a performance audit of General Practice, focusing on how general practice is performing since the introduction of the 2018 General Medical Services Contract. You can find out more about the scope of the audit on Audit Scotland’s website here. Audit Scotland is keen to hear the views of community link workers […]
SCWLN and Audit Scotland: General Practice Audit- Link Workers
online Via ZoomAudit Scotland is currently conducting a performance audit of General Practice, focusing on how general practice is performing since the introduction of the 2018 General Medical Services Contract. You can find out more about the scope of the audit on Audit Scotland’s website here. Audit Scotland is keen to hear the views of community link […]
Festival of Politics 2024: Health Creators: Health Inequalities in Scotland
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomVHS and the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group are delighted to be hosting an event as part of the Festival of Politics in the Scottish Parliament in August. Book here. Health inequalities mean that people who are living with social, economic, physical disadvantages are more likely to experience ill-health and to die earlier. Our event […]
Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation- Kitchen Table Discussion
online Via ZoomVHS are hosting a Kitchen Table discussion, online, on the 30th July, to discuss the Pre-budget 2025-26 scrutiny of Third sector funding principles. We have invited selected members, challengers and critical friends to join us at the Kitchen Table. Please contact Lauren Blair if you would like to express and interest in attending. Your views will […]
SCLWN Event- Unlocking your Entitlements with Age Scotland
online Via ZoomThe Scottish Community Link Worker Network invites you to join us with Age Scotland at this workshop on the 12th of June online via Zoom. Many older people in Scotland aren't claiming the benefits that they are entitled to, even though the additional income could make a big difference to their daily lives. Age Scotland’s […]
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities- June 2024 Meeting
online Via ZoomThis CPG meeting has had to be cancelled due to parliamentary business. A new date will be released soon. Topic: Third Sector and Health Inequalities Join us on the 4th June at 6pm for our next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. The meeting will take place online via Zoom and […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Annual Conference 2024- Essential Connections
Radisson Blu Glasgow 301 Argyle Street, GlasgowJoin us on the 29th May 2024 We are delighted that we are hosting the second Scottish Community Link Worker Annual Conference on the 29th May in Glasgow. Scottish Community Link Worker Conference 2024 Agenda Confirmed Keynote speakers: Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care Dr Catherine Labinjoh, National Clinical […]
VHS Members’ Meet up: May 2024
online Via ZoomVHS would like to invite you to our next members meet up on the 21 May at 10am on Zoom. 2024 is a year of celebration for VHS as we mark 20 years of our charity. The theme of 2024 is "Vital Health Sector" as this captures the role that our members play in the […]
