Policy Consultation Event: Long Term Conditions Framework
online via Teams ., ., .A consultation event, hosted by the VHS Policy and Public Affairs Lead, to support VHS in drafting their response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the Long Term Conditions Framework. This event is aimed at VHS members and stakeholders with a particular interest in the Scottish Government's policy approach to long term Conditions. The Scottish […]
SCLWN- Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Training
online via Teams ., ., .***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.*** The Scottish Community Link Worker Network is working with award-winning charity Ygam to offer CLWs City and Guilds Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Training […]
SCLWN Leads Peer Support Event
*This event is specifically for CLW Programme Leads – those responsible for the management of their CLW teams and the delivery of their CLW programmes*. This event will bring together Programme Leads from Community Link Worker programmes across Scotland to enable them to share learning and good practice from your programmes with your peers. The […]
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: June 2025 Meeting
Online or in Scottish Parliament .Join us on the 4th of June at the next meeting of the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group. This meeting will be chaired by Brian Whittle MSP, Co-convenor of the CPG. We will host the meeting in the Scottish Parliament with the option to join online. Meeting topic: Barriers to Physical Activity and Health inequalities […]
An Evening Conversation Towards Living Well with Dementia
University of the West of Scotland Dumfries Campus (Level 2, Room 2062), Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4FD. Bankend Road,, DumfriesVHS, the Open University in Scotland and the University of the West of Scotland are pleased to invite you to our joint event: “A Brighter Path: Living well with Dementia in Dumfries and Galloway”. Hear from leading speakers in the dementia field, with opportunities for questions, networking and inspiring conversations Chaired by: Wendy Chambers, Dementia […]
SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event- May
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 […]
Scottish Parliament Garden Lobby Reception: Voices of Health Creation
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomJoin us for an inspiring evening at the Scottish Parliament, sponsored by Emma Harper MSP, in collaboration with Voluntary Health Scotland and the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group. This special event will bring together health experts and leaders from across Scotland to recognise the vital role we all play as Health Creators and explore how […]
Public Health Scotland – Next Strategy Consultation
online Via ZoomPublic Health Scotland (PHS) wants to hear from our members. As valued members of VHS, this is your opportunity to take a seat at the virtual table and directly influence the future direction of PHS’s next strategy. This vital consultation will help shape the strategic vision of the organisation — and your voice matters. It’s […]
SCLWN Annual Conference 2025: Health, Hope and Healing
Radisson Blu Glasgow 301 Argyle Street, GlasgowWednesday, 7th May 2025 Health, Hope and Healing: Tackling Health Inequality Together Join us in Glasgow on the 7th May for our 3rd Annual Conference for the Scottish Community Link Worker Network. First Scottish Community Link Worker Network Awards! We want to celebrate the excellent work happening across Scotland by Link Workers and this years […]
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 […]
