Carol and Gail’s Blog: NHS 24 – Helping you find the right care, in the right place
Carol Cowan and Gail Lumsden have been part of NHS 24’s Engagement Team for many years. Part of their role is to support Community Link Workers to help tackle health […]
Judith’s Blog: Innovating in Inverclyde- a holistic approach to type 2 diabetes prevention
Diabetes Scotland’s Judith Kennon reflects on why a holistic approach to type 2 diabetes prevention and the involvement of community organisations and people living with diabetes are important. Diabetes Scotland […]
Roisin’s Blog- Essential connections at the SCLWN Annual Conference
We are really looking forward to our second annual Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) Conference. We have been very busy over the last few weeks making the final preparations […]
Ruairidh’s Blog- Social Prescribing: An Intergenerational Approach
Social connections are essential for our health. They help us to make healthy decisions, inspire us to support one another, encourage us to be active, keep us mentally stimulated, and […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Survey- Briefing Paper
Ahead of Essential Connections, the 2024 Scottish Community Link Worker Network Annual Conference, Voluntary Health Scotland asked network members to complete a short survey. Community link workers were asked for: […]
Key Messages: SCLWN Knowledge Exchange Event April 2024
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) hosted its 6th Knowledge Exchange event on 24 April for community link workers from across Scotland. The knowledge exchange events are designed to […]
SCLWN Event- Unlocking your Entitlements with Age Scotland
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network invites you to join us with Age Scotland at this workshop on the 12th of June online via Zoom. Many older people in Scotland […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Knowledge Exchange Event April 2024
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome […]
Key Messages: SCLWN Peer Support Event February 2024
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) hosted an online peer support event on 28 February for community link workers from across Scotland. The online peer support events are designed […]
Key Messages: Essential Connections event February 2024
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network (SCLWN) hosted an online event on the 22nd of February 2024. Link workers from across Scotland attended. Roisin Hurst, Project Manager of the SCLWN […]
