*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
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VHS is recruiting: Policy Engagement Officer
We are currently seeking a full-time Policy Engagement Officer. We would love to hear from you if this role excites you and matches your skills and experience. Closing date for applications is 9.00 am, Monday 5th July 2021. VHS is Scotland’s leading intermediary and network for the voluntary … [Read more...] about VHS is recruiting: Policy Engagement Officer
Roisin’s Blog – Celebrating Befriending Week
As the Project Manager for the Scottish Community Link Worker Network, I hear regularly from Community Link Workers about the need for more services to address social isolation and loneliness; this is one of the main reasons that patients are referred to them by GPs. According to the National … [Read more...] about Roisin’s Blog – Celebrating Befriending Week
Roisin’s blog: Why I love being a volunteer befriender
As the Project Manager for the Scottish Community Link Worker Network, I hear regularly from CLWs about the need for more services to address social isolation and loneliness; this is one of the main reasons that patients are referred to them by GPs. According to the National Institute on Aging the … [Read more...] about Roisin’s blog: Why I love being a volunteer befriender
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!
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Our first Network Newsletter of 2023 is out now! In this month's edition, we have the usual news from around the Network as well as details of our next Network peer support event in February and our online survey to map Community Link Worker Programmes in Scotland. You can read the Newsletter … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter out now!
Equality Network
The Equality Network works for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) equality and human rights in Scotland. We strive to be inclusive and open in our work, to challenge discrimination and to consult, involve and inform the individuals and the communities for which we work. The … [Read more...] about Equality Network
The Scottish Pantry Network
The Scottish Pantry Network is a community-led organisation that supports collaboration and knowledge-sharing among local community groups that run food pantries in Scotland. The network promotes a model of redistributing surplus food to reduce food waste, while also providing affordable and healthy … [Read more...] about The Scottish Pantry Network
Alison’s blog: why singing hits all the right notes when it comes to our health
'Singing is one of the most positive forms of human activity, supporting physical, mental, emotional and social health, as well as individual development in the same areas.' (Professor Graham Welch for Sing Up). Scotland has a powerful singing tradition, with hundreds of groups across the … [Read more...] about Alison’s blog: why singing hits all the right notes when it comes to our health
Finalists for Scottish Community Link Worker Network Awards 2025 announced.
VHS and our Scottish Community Link Worker Network are excited to announce the finalists for our Scottish Community Link Worker Network Awards 2025. This is an important announcement as for the first time ever, we’re shining a spotlight on the Link Workers and the teams making a real difference … [Read more...] about Finalists for Scottish Community Link Worker Network Awards 2025 announced.
