The Fife Community Link Worker team recently celebrated their two-year anniversary and also welcomed the news of permanent funding for the service which is supported by Action 15 funding. Action 15 of the Mental Health Strategy 2017-27 outlined Scottish Government's commitment to funding 800 … [Read more...] about Fife’s community link worker programme going from strength to strength
Claire’s blog: spreading the joy of reading to children across Edinburgh
Claire Gardiner is a community link worker in north east Edinburgh. In her blog, she talks about how a chat with one parent about their family's bedtime routine led to her joining up with Books for Kids and spreading the joy of reading to hundreds of children across the city. “You are never too … [Read more...] about Claire’s blog: spreading the joy of reading to children across Edinburgh
Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter – out now!
Our December newsletter is out now - packed with the usual news and events. We hope you enjoy it and have a wonderful time over the festive period! Read the newsletter here … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter – out now!
Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Essential Connections Event
Essential Connections – exploring the range and scope of community link worker programmes across Scotland Voluntary Health Scotland published its report Essential Connections on 30th November 2023. The report which explores the range and scope of community link worker programmes across … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Essential Connections Event
Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Peer Support Event February 2024
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland*** Our peer support events are all about promoting community link workers’ wellbeing and enabling them to share learning and good practice to support them in their … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Peer Support Event February 2024
Research report: Essential Connections: mapping community link workers across Scotland
Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) is pleased to announce the publication of its report, Essential Connections, which explores the range and scope of community link worker programmes across Scotland. The report is the culmination of eight months of research by the Scottish Community Link Worker … [Read more...] about Research report: Essential Connections: mapping community link workers across Scotland
Diana’s Blog: MS-UK awareness training for social prescribers
Diana Crowe who is Head of Services at Multiple Sclerosis UK (MS-UK) talks about her organisation's multiple sclerosis awareness training aimed at social prescribers. Did you know that multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common disabling neurological condition in younger, working aged adults in … [Read more...] about Diana’s Blog: MS-UK awareness training for social prescribers
Scottish Community Link Worker Network – November newsletter out now!
Our latest monthly newsletter is out now, packed full as usual with network news, events and training information. You can read it here . Do get in touch if you want to include anything in our December issue. Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network – November newsletter out now!
Mid-Year Report: Scottish Community Link Worker Network 2023
As part of Voluntary Health Scotland's work on the Scottish Community Link Worker Network, Roisin Hurst, Project Manager for the Network, produces a mid-year report for the Scottish Government’s Primary Care Directorate (which funds the project). The report which covers the period from April to … [Read more...] about Mid-Year Report: Scottish Community Link Worker Network 2023
Funding guaranteed to sustain Glasgow City’s community link worker programme
The Scottish Government has committed to providing the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership with up to £1.2m for 2024-25 to sustain community link worker capacity in Glasgow. This follows concerns raised about cuts to services from April 2024. The funding fills a gap that the partnership … [Read more...] about Funding guaranteed to sustain Glasgow City’s community link worker programme
