The Scottish Community Link Worker Network is a national network for primary care community link working in Scotland. The aim of the network is to create a space for community link workers in primary care settings in Scotland to come together to share learning and to develop, network and support … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network
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Current work
Here is a taste of just some of the work we are doing 2021. Keep an eye out for new posts on these. Covid-19, its impact on health inequalities, the need for an equitable roll-out of the vaccine, and the third sector's roll in recovery and renewal continue to dominate our work. Keep up to date … [Read more...] about Current work
Briefings and Reports
Read the key messages, reports and minutes from our events and meetings here. … [Read more...] about Briefings and Reports
HPON: Planning (Scotland) Bill
The Health Policy Officers Network or HPON is a peer support network of Health Policy Officers in small to medium sized organisations who meet to discuss policy issues affecting the voluntary health sector in a supportive environment. VHS and and Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland jointly administer … [Read more...] about HPON: Planning (Scotland) Bill
Roisin’s Blog- Essential connections at the SCLWN Annual Conference
We are really looking forward to our second annual Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) Conference. We have been very busy over the last few weeks making the final preparations to ensure that everyone has a really enjoyable and productive day. We have reflected on everyone’s feedback … [Read more...] about Roisin’s Blog- Essential connections at the SCLWN Annual Conference
Scottish Community Link Worker Network survey highlights community link workers’ concerns over job security
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network has published the findings of its Scottish Community Link Worker Network Survey 2025. The aim of the survey was to find out more about community link workers day to day working life - both the challenges and successes - and how the Network can support them … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network survey highlights community link workers’ concerns over job security
Join VHS
Join VHS and be part of a supportive health creation movement Voluntary Health Scotland is the national network for voluntary health organisations in Scotland. We have over 200 members who are passionate about their contribution to health creation across the country. VHS exists to create a … [Read more...] about Join VHS
NPF4, what’s health got to do with it?
I think it’s fair to say that analysing a national planning framework is quite a daunting prospect for many of us working in the health and social care sector. Planning policy contains a lot of jargon and it's hard to work out where our expertise fits into it all. However, voluntary health … [Read more...] about NPF4, what’s health got to do with it?
New funding to boost the Scottish Community Link Worker Network
We are delighted to announce that the Scottish Government Primary Care Division has awarded VHS a grant to support further development of the Scottish Community Link Worker throughout 2022-23. The new funding enhances VHS's capacity to support and develop the Network, at a time when link working is … [Read more...] about New funding to boost the Scottish Community Link Worker Network
Kiren’s Blog: Meeting with the Health and Sport Committee
During my third week in post as the new Policy Engagement Officer at VHS I attended my first Health Policy Officer’s Network (HPON) meeting which took place at the Scottish Parliament. HPON is a peer support and networking group of policy officers based in health and is administered jointly by VHS … [Read more...] about Kiren’s Blog: Meeting with the Health and Sport Committee
