*This event is for SCLWN members and ICJ Link Workers* The Scottish Community Link Worker Network and Macmillan Cancer Support are excited to host the first online event for link workers from Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network. The event will … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network and Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey Networking Event
VHS Response: Scottish Labour Policy Forum Stage 2 Consultation
On 27th June 2025, we responded to the second stage of the Scottish Labour Party’s Policy Forum. This will inform their manifesto for next year’s Scottish Parliament election. The consultation is framed around seven thematic documents, including two on Mental Health and Preventative Health Care … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Scottish Labour Policy Forum Stage 2 Consultation
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now
Our June newsletter is out now with the usual updates on news and events from across the Network. You can read it here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now
Policy Workshops: 2026 VHS Manifesto
In preparation for next year’s Scottish parliament election, VHS is planning to publish a policy manifesto later this year. We’ve already hosted a meeting with a group of key stakeholders to help us identify the key issues and opportunities and some of the policy solutions to address these. Now we … [Read more...] about Policy Workshops: 2026 VHS Manifesto
SCLWN Event – Knowledge Exchange
***This event is aimed specifically for 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.*** This event will take place online on Zoom. Our knowledge exchange events are a … [Read more...] about SCLWN Event – Knowledge Exchange
SCLWN Event: Coffee Conversations – CLW Peer Support Event
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland***. This event will take place on Zoom. This event is designed to be part of a regular lunchtime catch up to give CLWs from across the Scottish Community Link … [Read more...] about SCLWN Event: Coffee Conversations – CLW Peer Support Event
Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange May 2025
Our May Knowledge Exchange featured speakers from The Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care, Bowel Cancer UK and Action Against Stalking. You can read the key messages and view the presentations below: Bowel Cancer UK Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Action Against … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange May 2025
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – May edition out now!
You can read our May newsletter with all the latest updates on events, training and resources here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – May edition out now!
CLW Team of the Year Winner’s Blog: Stirling and Clackmannanshire
The Stirling and Clackmannanshire Community Link Worker team has been running in its current format for just over 2 years. We have a Lead CLW in each of the two council areas we work across and one CLW in each area as well. As a small team of 4, we work very closely together and, while we are … [Read more...] about CLW Team of the Year Winner’s Blog: Stirling and Clackmannanshire
Roisin’s Blog – What Change Do We Want to See by 2035? Reflections from VHS members
By Roisin Hurst, Project Manager of the Scottish Community Link Worker Network. This week, the Scottish Parliament’s Garden Lobby was alive with conversation, hope, and a shared vision for a better future. Our event, centred around ‘Voices of Health Creation,' focussing on the question "What … [Read more...] about Roisin’s Blog – What Change Do We Want to See by 2035? Reflections from VHS members
