Scottish Community Link Worker Network

Check this out for #SocialPrescribingDay - some laughter yoga from Serious Laughter! We could all do with that. Sign up here: bit.ly/4uAGk8h @VHSComms @Edinburgh_CLW

We are looking forward to celebrating #SocialPrescribingDay next Thursday 26th March. Don't forget to share with us about how you are marking the day! @scotgovhealth @CVSInverclyde @Edinburgh_CLW @

We are really looking forward to celebrating #SocialPrescribingDay on 26th March and highlighting the fanastic work that Scotland's CLWs and social prescribers do in their communities. @VHSComms @Edinburgh_CLW @scotgovhealth @neilcgray @MareeToddMSP

Our latest newsletter is out now with all the usual updates. You can read it here: bit.ly/4aRx5HQ @VHSComms @Edinburgh_CLW @CVSInverclyde @deependgp @RCGPScotland @P_H_S_Official

Thanks to all the members of the Scottish Community Link Worker Network for contributing to our work in 2025. We couldn't do it without you! @Edinburgh_CLW @CVSInverclyde @Inverclyde_CLW @StirVolunteer @neilcgray @ALLIANCEScot @VHSComms

At VHS, we are thrilled, but not surprised, to see health equity and the shift to prevention as central pillars of the Public Health Scotland 10-year strategy published this week. Read our full response here: bit.ly/49XLxh2

Our first newsletter of 2026 is out now with all the latest news and updates for CLWs. You can read it here: bit.ly/3YXT7Dp @VHSComms @deependgp @RCGPScotland @Edinburgh_CLW @ALLIANCEScot @clacksCTSI @neilcgray @CVSInverclyde

Thank you to Scotland's wonderful Community Link Workers for everything you do. Wishing all of you a restful and peaceful festive period. See you in 2026! @@neilcgray @VHSComms @RCGPScotland @deependgp @Edinburgh_CLW @CVSInverclyde @clacksCTSI @ALLIANCEScot

Our December newsletter is out now with all the usual updates for CLWs. We hope you enjoy reading it here: bit.ly/4oVkGaT @Edinburgh_CLW @VHSComms @clacksCTSI @StirVolunteer @ALLIANCEScot @Inverclyde_CLW @deependgp @RCGPScotland @WeAreWithYou

Thanks to @ChrisProv22 and @RCGPScotland for sharing our resource on the importance of embedding CLWs into GP practices to maximise their impact. @VHSComms @neilcgray @MareeToddMSP @deependgp @RoisinHurst1 @scotgov

Loneliness is a public health crisis. The Scottish Forum on Isolation and Loneliness has launched a manifesto calling on the next Scottish Government to make tackling loneliness a national priority. @VHSComms Read: befriending.co.uk/social-connect…

Today we submitted our response to the @scotgov consultation on a new NHS Delivery Organisation. We welcome the commitment to systemic change, but reflect on how the proposed new body should reinforce commitments to prevention and health equity. Read more: bit.ly/43QEgxm

Our latest newsletter is out now - with all the latest updates on events, training and resources for CLWs. Read it here: bit.ly/3XjBE7u @Edinburgh_CLW @ALLIANCEScot @Inverclyde_CLW @RCGPScotland @deependgp @VHSComms @clacksCTSI

We have published our survey of CLWs. It shows CLWs love their jobs. What frustrates them is the lack of job security. Read more about the survey's findings here: bit.ly/3L7rT9P @VHSComms @neilcgray @MareeToddMSP @deependgp @RCGPScotland

Our latest newsletter is out now and you can read it here. bit.ly/4hvNULk Happy reading! @VHSComms @Edinburgh_CLW @Inverclyde_CLW @ALLIANCEScot @clacksCTSI @StirVolunteer @RCGPScotland @deependgp @neilcgray

Emma telling her story of how her CLW helped her through a difficult time in her life. @VHSComms @clacksCTSI @StirVolunteer @neilcgray @RCGPScotland

Looking forward to hearing all about @clacksCTSI and @StirVolunteer award winning CLW network at their annual event this morning! @VHSComms @neilcgray @deependgp @RCGPScotland

We're recruiting for a new CEO! You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond. Find out more and apply ⬇️ twp.ai/4is6a5

Here is the full response from Chair @ChrisProv22 to today's SNP pledge to deliver a new network of walk-in GP services. 👇

Voluntary Health Scotland is recruiting two new trustees to join our Board. Help us tackle health inequalities and shape a healthier Scotland. Trustees will be elected at our AGM on 27 November. Find out more and get involved tinyurl.com/34mdtpcr