Sonia’s Blog: Pain Association Scotland
Professor Sonia Cottom from Pain Association Scotland talks about the support they can provide around self-management of chronic pain. Pain Association Scotland provides specialist education, training and support in the self-management […]
Has community planning made a difference?
On 30th January 2023 the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee joined with 37 representatives from community and third sector organisations to hear about their experiences of community […]
Kevan’s Blog: Memories Scotland
Librarian Kevan Smith explains more about Glasgow Life’s Memories Scotland project, connecting heritage resources with reminiscence activity.
Briefing on Health Inequalities in Scottish Prisons
The CPG on Health Inequalities met on Tuesday 7 February to discuss the health inequalities experienced in Scottish Prisons. The meeting was chaired by Brian Whittle MSP, Co-Convenor of the […]
A Community Link Worker Case Study: Justine’s Blog
Justine Nicolson, a Community Link Worker based in NHS Forth Valley, talks about a patient she recently supported. She notes that the issues first presented in a referral are not always the ones that are most important to the person referred.
Opportunity to contribute to research into dance and dementia
Would you like to contribute to the future of research in the field of dance for dementia? Are you interested in engaging in dance activities? Are you a person living with dementia, carer, family […]
Valerie’s Blog: Wellbeing approach in the community
Partnerships, Prevention and Community Wellbeing (PPCW) is a new division in Police Scotland. Its purpose is to change policing culture through a focus on primary prevention using a Whole System […]
Leanne’s blog: see me, listen, be honest, help me understand
My name is Leanne McBride, and I am a peer support facilitator working for Yoker Community Campus with the Chance 2 Change group, which comprises people from Drumchapel and surrounding […]
Sarah’s Blog: Support for Families Impacted by Imprisonment
Sarah Rogers from Families Outside talks about the support that they can provide to families impacted by imprisonment and how Community Link Workers can refer people for support.
Alison’s Blog: Link Life Fife One Year On
Alison Beaty, Project Support Officer at Link Life Fife reflects on their first year of supporting people to connect to a range of services in Fife.
