In this blog, Craig Tobin, Head of Business Development & Impact, from Advice Direct Scotland outlines their services including Advocacy.Scot and how health professionals and Community Link Workers can access help to support their clients. For more than 20 years, Advice Direct Scotland has … [Read more...] about Craig’s Blog: Advice Direct Scotland – Supporting Health Professionals and Community Link Workers
July edition of Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – Out Now
We hope you are having a lovely summer. Our latest newsletter for the Scottish Community Link Worker Network is out now with all the latest updates on events, training and resources. Read it here! … [Read more...] about July edition of Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – Out Now
July e-Newsletter
The July edition of the VHS e-Newsletter is out now! This month, we feature information about our approach to anti-racism, an update on recent events we've hosted, and a guest blog by Alcohol Focus Scotland. Read it here If you would like to receive this newsletter direct to your email … [Read more...] about July e-Newsletter
Alcohol Focus Scotland Blog: Alcohol Action Network
In this guest blog during Alcohol Awareness Week (6th-12th July), Rebecca Sibbett from Alcohol Focus Scotland shares information about the launch of their new Alcohol Action Network. Alcohol is linked to serious conditions including liver disease, cancer and stroke, leading to around fifty … [Read more...] about Alcohol Focus Scotland Blog: Alcohol Action Network
June Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter out now!
The June edition of the SCLWN newsletter has now been published - read it here. … [Read more...] about June Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter out now!
VHS Statement: Strengthening Scotland’s Partnership with the Third Sector
At VHS, we were encouraged to see that the Scottish Government had scheduled a debate on strengthening Third Sector partnership so early in the parliamentary term. The thoughtful contributions to the debate from both the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing and from MSPs were largely … [Read more...] about VHS Statement: Strengthening Scotland’s Partnership with the Third Sector
SCLWN Training Event: Compassionate Conversations
**This event is for Primary Care Community Link Workers and Programme Leads.** This training event, in partnership with Cruse Scotland, will focus on how to talk compassionately about death, dying and bereavement. The course is designed to build CLWs' confidence and insight on the differing … [Read more...] about SCLWN Training Event: Compassionate Conversations
SCLWN Knowledge Exchange – September 2026
**This event is for Programme Leads and Community Link Workers in primary care settings in Scotland.** Our regular Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchanges offer Community Link Workers the opportunity to hear from organisations and services that can support them and their … [Read more...] about SCLWN Knowledge Exchange – September 2026
SCLWN Training Event: Carers’ Awareness Training
**This event is for Programme Leads and Community Link Workers in primary care settings in Scotland.** Join VOCAL's Think Carer training, designed to support Community Link Workers across Scotland to confidently identify and support unpaid carers in your day-to-day role. Many people you work … [Read more...] about SCLWN Training Event: Carers’ Awareness Training
SCLWN Knowledge Exchange – November 2026
**This event is for Programme Leads and Community Link Workers in primary care settings in Scotland.** Our regular Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchanges offer Community Link Workers the opportunity to hear from organisations and services that can support them and their … [Read more...] about SCLWN Knowledge Exchange – November 2026
