The Edinburgh Community Link Worker Service launched its annual report for 2024-25 at a recent event in Edinburgh. Alison Leitch, Assistant Service Manager, commented: It was a powerful reminder of the incredible impact the service continues to have — even in the face of increasing funding … [Read more...] about Edinburgh Community Link Worker Network launches 2024-25 Report
SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange
***Please note that this event is for Primary Care Community Link Workers and Programme Leads.*** Our next SCLWN Knowledge Exchange will feature presentations from researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow who are part of the Living with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) … [Read more...] about SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange
SCLWN: Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Training
***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.*** Following a successful training event in June, The Scottish Community Link Worker … [Read more...] about SCLWN: Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Training
Key Messages: SCLWN and Macmillan ICJ Networking Event
Thanks to everyone who joined our event on 9 September to share learning and good practice across both the Scottish Community Link Worker and the Improving the Cancer Journey Networks. We have shared the presentations and key messages in the links below: Key Messages Scottish Government … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN and Macmillan ICJ Networking Event
VHS Consultation Event: Chronic Pain
The Scottish Government have opened a consultation looking at their Quality Prescribing for Chronic Pain guide for improvement 2026-2029. One of the areas they would like views on is non-pharmacological approaches, including social prescribing. Chronic pain, defined as persistent pain lasting … [Read more...] about VHS Consultation Event: Chronic Pain
Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange September 2025
We were delighted to welcome speakers from The Baby Loss Collaborative and Versus Arthritis to our latest Knowledge Exchange where they were able to engage in some Q&A and discussions with Community Link Workers from across the Network. You can read the key messages and download the … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange September 2025
Laura’s Blog: Putting accessibility at the centre of eye health and care
When we think about accessibility in health and social care, physical adjustments like ramps or braille signage might come to mind. But true accessibility runs much deeper - it’s about how services are designed, how information is shared, how technology is used, and ultimately, how people feel when … [Read more...] about Laura’s Blog: Putting accessibility at the centre of eye health and care
VHS Statement: decrease in drug misuse deaths in Scotland
The figures published today showing a 13% fall in deaths caused by drug misuse in Scotland in 2024 are a step in the right direction. However, they are not cause for celebration. Similar figures for 2023 saw a 12% rise in deaths caused by drug misuse. Progress is precarious and we will not know … [Read more...] about VHS Statement: decrease in drug misuse deaths in Scotland
Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter – out now
Our August newsletter is out now with all the latest news and updates and you can read it here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter – out now
Scotland Demands Better (Health)
This month Voluntary Health Scotland signed up to the Scotland Demands Better campaign, led by the Poverty Alliance, a VHS member, and we invite our wider members to get involved too. This campaign is calling for politicians to prioritise the changes needed to ensure that every household in … [Read more...] about Scotland Demands Better (Health)
