Link workers! What is 'spiritual health'? Do you ever discuss spiritual health with patients? Please RT Let us know in our survey: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/newcastle/di… Social Prescribing Network SocialPrescribing @socialprescribingwaterford socialprescribing.me Social Prescribing for Autistic Adults Project Ways to Wellbeing Social Prescribing Youth Network Merton Social Prescribing London Social Prescribing 🧡

The ALLIANCE Our Community Links Worker Programme has ran since 2014, starting as an initial pilot and growing to encompass 80 GP practices in Glasgow and 16 in West Dunbartonshire, providing support for people in areas such as poverty, isolation, debt, and housing. The ALLIANCE

The ALLIANCE Programme Manager, Colette Mason, started as a Links Worker in one of our original 7 practices. Colette Mason

The ALLIANCE Colette Mason Colette Colette Mason spoke about our two new thematic posts, on issues of asylum and homelessness, working with people to link them into their communities and trying to ‘bridge that gap’.

The ALLIANCE Colette Mason These two roles will continue to change in multiple ways, growing to support populations that have the highest unmet need. Our programme is always looking to see how we can grow these two roles to best meet people’s need and keep them linked to their communities.

The ALLIANCE Colette Mason The ALLIANCE is also pleased to have been partnered with SGN since 2022. After realising that Links Workers were able to support around energy issues and fuel poverty, we partnered with SGN to bring fuel support to communities. Read more: alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/sgn-…

The ALLIANCE Colette Mason SGN We now hear from several important speakers, including the Young Adult Project (YAP) and from Shannon, who shared that attending the group has massively improved her mental health. We are proud that our programme is always working to identify and fill gaps i. the community.

The ALLIANCE Colette Mason SGN We hear from Gayle Weir Gayle Weir who has been part of the LWP for 8 years. She discussed how arts can benefit people greatly in healthcare. It can encourage collaboration and communication, and improve mood and environments. #HealingArtsWeek #HealingArtsScotland

The ALLIANCE Colette Mason SGN Gayle Weir During Arts in Primary Care project in Easterhouse, asked ‘how can we make this environment welcoming for patients and staff?’. They identified ways to make their waiting area more welcoming, including bright posters, a community noticeboard, and artwork. #HealingArtsScotland

The ALLIANCE Colette Mason SGN Gayle Weir Nina Donald and Lynne Mastrangioli spoke on their recent new roles as energy efficiency outreach workers, as part of the partnership between The ALLIANCE and SGN Fuel Bank Foundation has also been incredible in supporting by providing fuel vouchers for our LWs to distribute.

The ALLIANCE is seeking member input on our response to the National Care Service Bill's Stage 2 call for views. You can read our draft response, and find out how to share your own views, here: alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/nati…

Our August newsletter is out now with all the latest news and events! bit.ly/3XkLp6k Happy reading!

Our Glasgow Access Hub before opening. Up to 100 people experiencing homelessness will walk through the door to a warm, friendly, safe and inclusive space offering emotional and practical support. We see people, we hear people, we meet people and we stick with people.

Self Management Week: 23-26 September! At our Tuesday lunchtime event, find out how to support individuals to self manage their health and wellbeing, through accessible and tailored local resources. More: bit.ly/3SVhLBW #SelfManagement24 ALISS LinksWorkerProgramme

“At CHSS we want to support and empower women to look after their health whether they are living with heart disease or may be at risk of the condition.” Jane-Claire Judson Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Voluntary Health Scotland Jenni Minto MSP Health, Social Care and Sport Committee Maree Todd Neil Gray MSP healthandcare.scot/stories/3910/c…

The next meeting of EM at the Deep End takes the theme of Violence and Reducing the Harm. Huge inequalities, but potential in EM to host intervention Join us online (or in-person in Glasgow) 1.30-4.30pm Friday 4th October. Invites go out soon to our mailing list or DM for a link

Fabulous to see this piece on BBC Scotland News on Friday night about NHS Highland and Change Mental Health expansion of the CLW programme in Highlands! CLWs are crucial to the health and wellbeing of their communities. Voluntary Health Scotland Neil Gray MSP Maree Todd

Proud to be part of the #CommunityLinksProgramme here in #Pollok with Dr Maria Duffy and all the staff at PeatRd Deep End GP Scotland practice (and patients!) Could not do it without your support! The ALLIANCE celebrates 10 years of Community Links Programme alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/the-…

🆕The IS today published initial findings from an evaluation of the Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships (WAHPs) funded by Scot Gov Health. The launch event was attended by Scottish Poverty & Inequality Research Unit Deep End GP Scotland @dundeecouncil with a video message from Neil Gray MSP improvementservice.org.uk/news/september…

Great to see Culture, Arts and Health encompassed into one event, importance of connections on many levels… plus point, blue skies noted 😊