In 2024, researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Manchester and Newcastle-upon-Tyne interviewed patients, healthcare workers and community link workers (CLWs) in Scotland and their equivalent social prescribing link workers in England. These interviews were part of a … [Read more...] about New Research Paper Shows Social Prescribing May Reduce GP Appointments Over Time
(IN)VISIBLE Workshop: Research to Reality
This practical and interactive workshop will explore the implications for third sector organisations of the Voluntary Health Scotland (IN)VISIBLE research into the relationship between sex, gender, and health. A summary of the key relevant findings of the research will be shared with participants … [Read more...] about (IN)VISIBLE Workshop: Research to Reality
Consultation Event: Third Sector Parity
In the second of a series of events to explore the four asks in our Manifesto for Health Creation, we invite our members and stakeholders to hear more about the current policy context regarding third sector parity, including the Scottish Government commitment to establish a third sector partnership. … [Read more...] about Consultation Event: Third Sector Parity
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
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
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
SCLWN – Peer Support Session for Community Link Workers
**This event is for Programme Leads and Community Link Workers in Primary Care settings in Scotland.** Community Link Workers can only help others if they are also looking after their own health and wellbeing. This session which will be led by Hilda Campbell from Cope Scotland will focus on how … [Read more...] about SCLWN – Peer Support Session for Community Link Workers
