Our network comprises 25 link workers covering 45 GP practices across the city. Strengthening connections between primary care and 3rd sector.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined February 2021
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Brilliant to see so many people at the launch of our 24-25 annual review today celebrating the work of our wonderful Community Link Workers @ScotCLWnetwork @edinburghhsc
Dawn talks about her journey to Outstanding CLW of the Year in this incredible blog piece and describes perfectly why CLWs are so important vhscotland.org.uk/dawns-blog… @CompassHelena @ScotCLWnetwork @hacscot
We've had a fantastic day at the third annual @ScotCLWnetwork conference discussing hope, health and healing. Huge congrats to both our winner Dawn and runner up Sophie in the 'Outstanding CLW 2025' award. @CompassHelena @PiltonComHealth @healt
A huge congratulations to Dawn Craig, winner of the first ever Outstanding Community Link Worker award at this year's @ScotCLWnetwork conference! We are so proud, and grateful to have Dawn as part of our CLW Network. @CompassHelena
Best of luck to all the finalists in tomorrow’s @ScotCLWnetwork awards, especially our own Dawn and Sophie who are shortlisted for ‘Outstanding CLW 20205’ healthandcare.scot/stories/4… @hacscot @CompassHelena @PiltonComHealth
We’re so proud to have two of our fantastic CLWs nominated for ‘Outstanding Community Link Worker of the year 2025’ in the upcoming @ScotCLWnetwork awards. Huge congratulations to Sophie Carmichael @PiltonComHealth and Dawn Craig @CG_CarrGomm @CompassHelena
We're so excited to announce the finalists for the inaugural Scottish Community Link Worker Network Awards 2025. The winners will be revealed at the #SCLWNConf25 in Glasgow on May 7th.
View the full list of finalists at tinyurl.com/hm7ncuhp
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We're so excited to announce the finalists for the inaugural Scottish Community Link Worker Network Awards 2025. The winners will be revealed at the #SCLWNConf25 in Glasgow on May 7th.
View the full list of finalists at tinyurl.com/hm7ncuhp
Delighted to see our network represented in these videos which show the importance of link workers and the difference they make to people’s lives. Take a look 👇@peternecairns @ScotCLWnetwork @EdinburghHSCP
💡 A new series of films is looking to spotlight the integral role of community link workers in addressing health inequalities by connecting people visiting their GPs with resources and services in their community.
@VHSComms @ScotCLWnetwork @deependgp healthandcare.scot/stories/4…
Our third sector partners have played a key role in introducing link working and social prescribing to nearly 1,400 @EdinburghUni students.
They generously share their knowledge and experiences.
Hear more: tinyurl.com/347cxtm7
@CG_CarrGomm @PiltonComHealth @greenspacetrust
On Tue 18 Feb 2021 Edinburgh's CLW Network and @EdinburghUni delivered the first of many sessions introducing link working and social prescribing to medical students.
4 years on, we've reached nearly 1,400 aspiring doctors.
Read more: tinyurl.com/ye25y79y
Worth a watch. Housing is the biggest issue CLWs are helping people with. The housing crisis impacts the health service.
As Prof Sir Michael Marmot stated ‘What good does it do to treat people & send them back to the conditions that made them sick?’ @ScottishSPN @ScotCLWnetwork
Tune into @BBCPanorama to hear RCGP Chair @KamilaRCGP being interviewed on the health risks of living in damp and mouldy conditions.
The programme investigates the condition of rented properties in the UK, and families living with the impacts of black mould.
📺Watch at 8pm TONIGHT or catch up on iPlayer:
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
ALT Royal College of GPs Chair Kamila Hawthorne sitting on a chair surrounded by lighting and filming equipment.
Edinburgh Community Link Worker Network retweeted
Appreciate @neilcgray coming to #WesterHailes for good chat about @deependgp #TeamGP @Edinburgh_CLW #GPIT. Great work @EdinburghHSCP & @scotgovhealth but more to be done building Digital&Data driven approaches in vulnerable communties &supporting #linkworking #socialprescribing
Planing is well underway for the 5th year of working with @EdinUniMedicine and @nellyeborall to introduce over 250 1st medical students to community link working #futuregps #community #collaborativeworking
@RCGPScotland
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Applications are open for the Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh: Community Grants Fund (up to £5000), to support not-for-profit organisations in a variety of areas.
Application deadline: 7th March 2025.
Find out more and appl: tinyurl.com/2csy7d4j
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Dads Antenatal - Thurs 23rd Jan 7pm in Gorgie. Come get some vital hands on experience of nappy changing, bathing and more. It's free and open to all Dads to be, sign up:
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Appointments are available at St Andrews Square branch of Nationwide. See the link below for booking details @AskNationwide @DementiaUK
@AskNationwide and @DementiaUK are offering free appointments with a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse in selected branches, Glasgow, Paisley, Inverness, Edinburgh and Stirling. More details can be found here
dementiauk.org/information-a…
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If you are struggling with a lung condition join us in February for advice on how to self-manage your lung condition. Contact FRANCES 07479 284330, [email protected]
Free dance class over 65+ who may have dementia, Parkinson’s, or restricted movement. Full are details 👇
Edinburgh Community Link Worker Network retweeted
📣 We're starting a new Community Pantry @centresouthside next week! Visit and pick up quality food items for a low cost.
📅 Every Friday
🕙 10am - 11am
📍 Southside Community Centre, Edinburgh, EH8 9ER
More about this pantry: buff.ly/4gkYjZ0
ALT Image of a box filled with various food items. Text reads: We've started a new pantry! Southside Community Centre 10AM - 11AM, every Friday.
Edinburgh Community Link Worker Network retweeted
Our new CEO, Bruce Crawford, has shared his thoughts after his first week in the job.
"My induction has been non-stop, meeting my new colleagues and some of the people with whom we do business, our partners, funders and members."
Read the full message: bit.ly/4ghtcxx