Scottish Families is a national charity which supports anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland, whether they are still actively using substances, are in recovery, or you are bereaved. We give information and support family members with confidence, communication, and … [Read more...] about Rebecca’s Blog: Supporting Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event- May
***This event is aimed specifically at 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 Knowledge Exchange Event- May
Key Messages: SCLWN Neurodiversity Workshop
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network hosted a workshop on Neurodiversity on the 1st of April, in partnership with Nelly Whaley, Training Manager at Salvesen Mindroom. This was in response to many Community Link Workers (CLWs) reflecting on the increase in the … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Neurodiversity Workshop
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now
The March edition of the Network newsletter is out now, with all the usual news from across the Network. We hope you enjoy reading it. Read the newsletter here. … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now
Key Messages: SCLWN Peer Support – February 2025
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network recently hosted a peer support event for the Network's Community Link Workers. These events are designed to enable Community Link Workers to come together in smaller groups with their peers to share learning and good … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Peer Support – February 2025
Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter – out now!
Our latest newsletter is out now, with all the usual updates on events, resources and activity across the Network including our brand new films showcasing the impact of CLWs' work in Scotland. Read it here! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter – out now!
Roisin’s Blog: New films showcase the impact of Community Link Workers in Scotland
I am so pleased to be able to announce the launch of these films from The Scottish Community Link Worker Network and Voluntary Health Scotland which showcase the vital contribution that community link workers (CLWs) and social prescribing make to primary care and local communities across … [Read more...] about Roisin’s Blog: New films showcase the impact of Community Link Workers in Scotland
Cabinet Secretary welcomes launch of new films celebrating Community Link Workers in Scotland
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) have launched some short films which celebrate and showcase the vital work of community link workers in Scotland. There are 4 films - one each from the perspective of CLWs, patients and GPs – and an overview film which … [Read more...] about Cabinet Secretary welcomes launch of new films celebrating Community Link Workers in Scotland
SCLWN Event – Introduction to Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in the human brain and encourages us to recognise the strengths of individuals who think, feel and experience the world differently. Approximately one in seven people in the UK is neurodivergent, meaning you will be extremely likely to be … [Read more...] about SCLWN Event – Introduction to Neurodiversity
Alison’s blog: Community Link Workers support 1,400 medical students at Edinburgh University
Since 2021, our Community Link Worker (CLW) team has introduced link working and social prescribing to almost 1,400 student medics at the University of Edinburgh. These sessions contribute to the Health in Communities Practical – part of the Social & Ethical Aspects of Medicine module. … [Read more...] about Alison’s blog: Community Link Workers support 1,400 medical students at Edinburgh University
