Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Supporting CLWs’ wellbeing and resilience
As we approach the autumn and winter, we know that it is going to be a difficult time, with many people struggling to cope with the increased cost of living. […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter
Our first Network newsletter has landed with information about useful events and news items as well as updates from the Edinburgh and Highland CLW Programmes! You can download it here
Leanne’s Blog: Supporting people with long-term health conditions
Leanne Connolly from Thistle talks about their work over the last 18 months and shares more information about their courses and services that can support people with long-term conditions.
Avril’s Blog: Making the links to support people with M.E.
Avril McLean from Action for M.E. explains what her organisation can do for people affected by M.E. or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and how Community Link Workers can be a vital link in the chain for people looking for support.
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchange
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network will be holding a knowledge exchange event on Thursday 1st September from 10am – 12pm. Book your place here. With the current cost of […]
Report published on Inquiry into Alternative Pathways to Primary Care
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee has recently published its final report on its inquiry into alternative pathways to primary care. As well as referencing the benefits of social […]
Steven’s Blog: Evaluating impact on Health Inequalities for Community Link Workers
On the 31st May 2022, Evaluation Support Scotland and VHS held a workshop for Community Link Workers. What we did The aim of this half-day online workshop run by Evaluation […]
VHS and Scottish Community Link Worker Network publish review of training and development needs of Community Link Workers
As a result of feedback from Scottish Community Link Worker Network members, VHS recently commissioned ABCD Consultants to undertake a review of the training and development needs of Community Link […]
Jen’s Blog: Eat Well Age Well: Preventing Malnutrition in Older Adults
Jen Grant, Project Dietitian from Eat Well Age Well talks about the work they do to prevent malnutrition in older adults
Fiona’s Blog: the benefits of therapeutic gardening to people’s wellbeing
Fiona Thackeray from Trellis: Scotland’s Network for Therapeutic Gardening, explains how their services can support people’s health and wellbeing.
