Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter – out now!
Our latest newsletter is out now, with all the usual updates on events, resources and activity across the Network including our brand new films showcasing the impact of CLWs’ work […]
Roisin’s Blog: New films showcase the impact of Community Link Workers in Scotland
I am so pleased to be able to announce the launch of these films from The Scottish Community Link Worker Network and Voluntary Health Scotland which showcase the vital contribution […]
Cabinet Secretary welcomes launch of new films celebrating Community Link Workers in Scotland
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) have launched some short films which celebrate and showcase the vital work of community link workers in Scotland. There […]
VHS February 2025 e-Newsletter
The VHS February 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 […]
Charlie’s Blog: Health Inequalities and Human Rights: Why Scotland Must Do Better
By Charlie McMillan, Interim Director of the Human Rights Consortium Scotland Health is a human right. It’s not a privilege or something that should depend on where you live, how […]
Alison’s blog: Community Link Workers support 1,400 medical students at Edinburgh University
Since 2021, our Community Link Worker (CLW) team has introduced link working and social prescribing to almost 1,400 student medics at the University of Edinburgh. These sessions contribute to the […]
Key Messages: Catalysts for Change- The Role of Third Sector Leaders in Health Creation
Voluntary Health Scotland at the Gathering: Catalysts for Change- The Role of Third Sector Leaders in Health Creation Voluntary Health Scotland hosted an event as part of SCVO’s two-day event, The […]
Dr Raghib’s Blog: Our Future Health will change the way diseases are treated – but we need help to ensure everyone in Scotland can reap the benefits.
Today, millions of people spend many years of their life in poor health, suffering from common diseases like cancer, dementia and heart disease. As an NHS doctor, I know that […]
PVG fee waiver for volunteers is retained
Following engagement with our members at a Members Meet-Up in 2024, Voluntary Health Scotland submitted a response to the Disclosure Scotland fees consultation. VHS Chief Executive Tejesh Mistry has commented on […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
Our first newsletter of 2025 is out now with all the latest news and events. You can read it here!
