Looking for a regular activity in your area which supports older people aged 50+ to improve their physical and mental wellbeing? Sporting Memories might be just the thing for them! We run and support a range of free clubs across the country that welcome people aged 50+ from all backgrounds and … [Read more...] about Brian’s Blog: using the power of sport to help older people be more active
Doug’s Blog: why past military service matters for health and wellbeing in later life
Imagine a military veteran. Are you picturing someone standing proud, wearing a blazer with medals? Or someone whose life has fallen apart because of traumatic experiences during a conflict? It’s less likely you will have in mind a man in his 80s who spent a very quiet 18 months doing post-World … [Read more...] about Doug’s Blog: why past military service matters for health and wellbeing in later life
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
Our July Network Newsletter is out now! In this month's edition, we have the usual news from around the Network including our autumn series of events. You can read the Newsletter here Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Knowledge Exchange Event November
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** This event will take place online on Zoom. Book your place here. The … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Knowledge Exchange Event November
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
Our June Network Newsletter is out now! In this month's edition, we have the usual news from around the Network. We are also pleased to announce the publication of our key messages from last month's first ever Network annual conference. You can read the Newsletter here Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
Community Link Worker October Programme Lead Event
This event is aimed specifically for Programme Leads for Community Link Workers in Scotland. This event aims to bring together Programme Leads from Community Link Worker Programmes across Scotland to enable you to share learning about your CLW programmes. The event will be an open space for … [Read more...] about Community Link Worker October Programme Lead Event
Scottish Community Link Worker Network – September Peer Support Event 2023
**These events are aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland** To support Community Link Workers’ (CLWs) wellbeing and to enable CLWs to share learning and good practice, the Scottish Community Link Worker Network is hosting … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network – September Peer Support Event 2023
Interim Report: Scottish Community Link Worker Network – Mapping Research
Over the last few months Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network have been carrying out research to find out more about community link worker programmes across Scotland. We wanted to learn more about the differences, and identify any similarities, in how … [Read more...] about Interim Report: Scottish Community Link Worker Network – Mapping Research
Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Knowledge Exchange Event June 2023
On the 8th of June 2023, The Scottish Community Link Worker Network hosted a Knowledge Exchange event online, attended by 37 Link Workers from across Scotland. Our guest speakers were: Bushra Riaz, Policy Lead for Scotland, Kidney Research UK Doug Anthoney, Health and Wellbeing Manager, … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Knowledge Exchange Event June 2023
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Our May Network Newsletter is out now! In this month's edition, we have the usual news from around the Network including details of our next Knowledge Exchange event on 8 June with Kidney Research UK and Age Scotland. You can read the Newsletter here Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
