Murdoch’s Blog: Connecting Human Kindness to Human Crisis
The British Red Cross has a long and proud history of working in partnership with the NHS, Social Care and other charitable organisations to help support people both in time […]
Laura’s blog: How community link workers can help people access disability benefits
I’m a Service Manager within our Health and Social Care Division at Social Security Scotland. We’re now delivering 13 benefits to the people of Scotland, including Child Disability Payment and […]
Roisin’s Blog: Giving a Voice to Scotland’s Community Link Workers
The last few weeks have been extremely busy here at Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) as we get ready for the Scottish Community Link Worker Network’s (SCLWN) first ever Annual Conference […]
Helen’s Blog: Walking and wheeling can be the best medicine
Walking and wheeling can be a person’s best medicine. A modern take on what Hippocrates said over 2,000 years ago, and the principle is still the same. Walking can have […]
Michael’s Blog: The Art of Combatting Loneliness
Unfortunately, having a visual impairment can sometimes be lonely and quite isolating; many people can lose their confidence, self-esteem and their ability to do many day-to-day activities. This is why […]
Danny’s blog: Edinburgh Community Link Workers and RSPB Edinburgh Partnership
Danny McShane, a Community Link Worker in Edinburgh, talks about their partnership with RSPB to develop the Nature Prescription for patients.
Clare’s Blog: stigma, financial support and the cost-of-living crisis
The Mental Health and Money Advice Service is the first UK-wide advice service that is dedicated to helping people affected by both mental health and money issues, launched back in […]
Laura’s Blog: A Community Link Worker Case Study
Community Links Practitioner Laura McEwing talks about a community group she has helped to set up at Baillieston Library. I have been working with a collective made up of grandparents/childminders/parents […]
Christophe Blog: Join Global Intergenerational Week and Transform Your Community
Generations Working Together is delighted to invite you to participate in Global Intergenerational Week, 24 -30 April 2023. Promoting intergenerational relations has never been more pressing. The COVID-19 pandemic has […]
Chris’s Blog: Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland
Chris Docherty from Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland talks about how the organisation supports people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions in Scotland. Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland is […]
