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
Edinburgh Community Link Worker Service Publishes Annual Review
The Edinburgh Community Link Worker Service published their annual review for 2025-26 as part of their celebration event 'Behind the Scenes: The Unseen Work of Community Link Workers.' Peter Cairns, CLW GP Clinical Advisor introduced the report and praised the team for the truly transformative work … [Read more...] about Edinburgh Community Link Worker Service Publishes Annual Review
SCLWN Workshop: Working alongside Gypsy/Traveller Communities
SCLWN Workshop: Working alongside Gypsy/Traveller communities: Opportunities and Tensions for CLWs This session will be centred on how we build trust with Gypsy/Traveller communities, recognising what meaningful health support should look like when Antigypsyism shapes so many … [Read more...] about SCLWN Workshop: Working alongside Gypsy/Traveller Communities
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – Out Now!
The August edition of our Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter is out now, with all the latest news and updates including information about our SCLWN Awards Finalists for 2026. You can read the newsletter here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – Out Now!
SCLWN Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: Befriending Networks
How social connection can benefit people living with a dementia We all know the power of a good conversation. It can shift our mood, lift our spirits and give us a fresh perspective. It can make us feel seen, valued and supported. Research continues to demonstrate the effects of social … [Read more...] about SCLWN Conference ’26 Exhibitor Blog: Befriending Networks
SCLWN Programme Leads Event – Whole Family Support Through General Practice Project
Inequalities in child health outcomes are widening in Scotland. A significant number of families experience poverty, isolation, poor mental health, neurodevelopmental conditions and significant stress. Many face barriers in accessing the resources and support they need from a complex, fragmented … [Read more...] about SCLWN Programme Leads Event – Whole Family Support Through General Practice Project
Craig’s Blog: Advice Direct Scotland – Supporting Health Professionals and Community Link Workers
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
Programme for Government Proposals
Today we shared four proposals for inclusion in the upcoming Programme for Government with key contacts in the Government. These proposals are based on recommendations detailed in our Manifesto for Health Creation and our (IN)VISIBLE Report exploring the relationship between sex, gender, and … [Read more...] about Programme for Government Proposals
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
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!
