Mary* was referred to me by her GP as she had financial worries and addiction issues. She was using cannabis to lose weight and to deal with her anxiety. I gave Mary some online resources to help with her anxiety and stress and also some chronic pain resources as she suffers from fibromyalgia. … [Read more...] about A Community Link Worker Case Study: Justine’s Blog
Community Link Workers, Mental Health and Audit Scotland
Late last year VHS facilitated engagement between Audit Scotland and Community Link Workers (CLWs), providing a platform for the latter to share their views on mental health services in Scotland and thereby contribute to the scrutiny body’s current audit of services. Audit Scotland was keen to … [Read more...] about Community Link Workers, Mental Health and Audit Scotland
Opportunity to contribute to research into dance and dementia
Would you like to contribute to the future of research in the field of dance for dementia? Are you interested in engaging in dance activities? Are you a person living with dementia, carer, family member, dancer, dance organisation, researcher, policy maker or student? Then this is the project for … [Read more...] about Opportunity to contribute to research into dance and dementia
Valerie’s Blog: Wellbeing approach in the community
Partnerships, Prevention and Community Wellbeing (PPCW) is a new division in Police Scotland. Its purpose is to change policing culture through a focus on primary prevention using a Whole System Approach. The overarching aim of PPCW is to reduce vulnerability, prevent harm and work collaboratively … [Read more...] about Valerie’s Blog: Wellbeing approach in the community
Alison’s Blog: Link Life Fife One Year On
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
