Mehar’s Blog: Celebrating Music, Memory, and Momentum for Change
September has been nothing short of extraordinary at Playlist for Life as we marked World Alzheimer’s Month with many moments showing how and why music can make such a difference […]
VHS Consultation Response: Scotland’s Census 2031
On 30th September we submitted our response to the National Records of Scotland consultation regarding the 2031 Census. At VHS, we regularly hear from our members that they are unable […]
Joint Statement on Prevention
A partnership of third and community organisations, including Voluntary Health Scotland, have come together to set out the urgent action required to achieve the prevention-centred system needed to tackle Scotland’s […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – September Edition Out Now!
Our Network September newsletter is out now with all the usual round up of news, training, events and resources that will be of interest to our Network’s CLWs. Happy reading! […]
Edinburgh Community Link Worker Network launches 2024-25 Report
The Edinburgh Community Link Worker Service launched its annual report for 2024-25 at a recent event in Edinburgh. Alison Leitch, Assistant Service Manager, commented: It was a powerful reminder of […]
Key Messages: SCLWN and Macmillan ICJ Networking Event
Thanks to everyone who joined our event on 9 September to share learning and good practice across both the Scottish Community Link Worker and the Improving the Cancer Journey Networks. […]
Emilie’s Blog – Research into Social Prescribing: What’s the Story So Far?
This blog by Emilie McSwiggan, a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh, outlines findings from a review that aimed to summarise what questions have been addressed in social prescribing research so far.
VHS September e-Newsletter
The VHS September 2025 e-Newsletter is out now. Packed with news, events and updates. We hope you enjoy! Read it here. If you’d like to receive the e:Newsletter please sign […]
Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange September 2025
We were delighted to welcome speakers from The Baby Loss Collaborative and Versus Arthritis to our latest Knowledge Exchange where they were able to engage in some Q&A and discussions […]
Laura’s Blog: Putting accessibility at the centre of eye health and care
When we think about accessibility in health and social care, physical adjustments like ramps or braille signage might come to mind. But true accessibility runs much deeper – it’s about […]
