Alison Beaty from Link Life Fife reflects below on the last 12 months of their link worker programme. It has been twelve months since link workers across the 7 localities of Fife began supporting people to connect with a range of services in Fife. Link Life Fife (LLF) assists those with mental … [Read more...] about Alison’s Blog: Link Life Fife One Year On
Lynsey and Kirsty’s Blog: The Power of Walking
Lynsey Brodie and Kirsty McDonald are Community Links Workers with the Alliance in Glasgow. Their blog below describes the walking tour of Glasgow that they organised in September for their health walk groups. During Self Management Month in September, the Alliance organised a series of events … [Read more...] about Lynsey and Kirsty’s Blog: The Power of Walking
Wullie’s blog: how a Glasgow community link worker is using golf to support people’s wellbeing
Wullie Pearson who is a Community Link Worker at Cairntoul Medical Practice in Glasgow explains how he got the 'Tee'd Off' golf group started. “I was getting a lot of referrals for people living in isolation and struggling with their mental health. As a keen golfer for over 30 years I know the … [Read more...] about Wullie’s blog: how a Glasgow community link worker is using golf to support people’s wellbeing
Consultation Response: Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
September 2022 VHS responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy. We also engaged with a government-run consultation event which we welcomed as it allowed for contributions to be heard from a broad spectrum of organisations and people. VHS has … [Read more...] about Consultation Response: Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
See Me’s Blog: With Fairness in Mind
Working to reduce the stigma experienced by people living with complex and enduring mental illness in Scotland. What is the Scottish Mental Illness Stigma Study? The Scottish Mental Illness Stigma Study is the first programme of research in Scotland to explore how, where and to what extent … [Read more...] about See Me’s Blog: With Fairness in Mind
Age Scotland: Dementia Training
Rachel Davison, Dementia Training Officer with Age Scotland has provided some further information below about their training and an invitation to CLWs to speak at their next coffee conversation event. Introduction The Dementia Training team at Age Scotland offers a range of friendly, … [Read more...] about Age Scotland: Dementia Training
Consultation Response: Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People
Voluntary Health Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on a health and social care strategy for older people. There is still time to respond to the consultation which closes on Monday 27th June. In our response we focus strongly on older people’s mental health, as an area … [Read more...] about Consultation Response: Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People
Fiona’s Blog: the benefits of therapeutic gardening to people’s wellbeing
Trellis which is Scotland's network for therapeutic gardening, supports over 500 groups across the country who use therapeutic gardening (also known as 'Social and Therapeutic Gardening') to help people enhance their health and wellbeing. We help projects to get started, or at any point in their … [Read more...] about Fiona’s Blog: the benefits of therapeutic gardening to people’s wellbeing
VHS launches survey on the COVID-19 vaccine programme
Vaccine Inequalities: Reflecting on the inclusivity of the COVID-19 vaccine programme and collaboration with the third sector. Deadline Extended: Friday 17th June Voluntary Health Scotland is conducting research to assess the extent to which the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Scotland sought to reduce … [Read more...] about VHS launches survey on the COVID-19 vaccine programme
Update on the COVID-19 Highest Risk List
Update on the Highest Risk List in Scotland from the Scottish Government The Highest Risk List (HRL) will end on 31 May. The Scottish Government has highlighted this is a positive step as there is no longer a need for the vast majority of people who have been on the Highest Risk List to consider … [Read more...] about Update on the COVID-19 Highest Risk List