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
Ruairidh’s Blog- Social Prescribing: An Intergenerational Approach
Social connections are essential for our health. They help us to make healthy decisions, inspire us to support one another, encourage us to be active, keep us mentally stimulated, and crucially, allow us to build and maintain trusting, cohesive communities. Encouragingly, the impact of social … [Read more...] about Ruairidh’s Blog- Social Prescribing: An Intergenerational Approach
Scottish Community Link Worker Survey- Briefing Paper
Ahead of Essential Connections, the 2024 Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference, Voluntary Health Scotland asked network members to complete a short survey. Community link workers were asked for: • Their top three reasons for referral. • And the main challenge in their … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Survey- Briefing Paper
Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event April 2024
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) hosted its 6th Knowledge Exchange event on 24 April for community link workers from across Scotland. The knowledge exchange events are designed to bring CLWs together with organisations that can support them in their work. Roisin Hurst, Network … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event April 2024
SCLWN Event- Unlocking your Entitlements with Age Scotland
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network invites you to join us with Age Scotland at this workshop on the 12th of June online via Zoom. Many older people in Scotland aren't claiming the benefits that they are entitled to, even though the additional income could make a big difference to their … [Read more...] about SCLWN Event- Unlocking your Entitlements with Age Scotland
Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Knowledge Exchange Event April 2024
***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. Our 6th Knowledge Exchange event … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Knowledge Exchange Event April 2024
Key Messages: SCLWN Peer Support Event February 2024
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) hosted an online peer support event on 28 February for community link workers from across Scotland. The online peer support events are designed to bring CLWs together to engage with each other on areas of interest related to their role. Roisin … [Read more...] about Key Messages: SCLWN Peer Support Event February 2024
Key Messages: Essential Connections event February 2024
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) hosted an online event on the 22nd of February 2024. Link workers from across Scotland attended. Roisin Hurst, Project Manager of the SCLWN presented an in depth look at the Essential Connections report published by Voluntary Health Scotland in … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Essential Connections event February 2024
SCLWN- Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD)
Join us on the 21st of March to feed into the independent review of community learning and development with the Scottish Government. At the event, the Independent Reviewer Kate Still will provide some background information and a brief overview of the review; then we will have guided discussion … [Read more...] about SCLWN- Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD)
January 2024 SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network hosted the 5th Knowledge Exchange event on the 25th January 2024 online. We welcomed guest presenters: Carol Cowan is Engagement Officer at NHS24 which is one of Scotland’s 7 special health boards and is Scotland’s provider of digital health and care … [Read more...] about January 2024 SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event
