Carr Gomm's Community Projects Manager in Edinburgh @CG_CarrGomm incl. Community Link Workers, Craigmillar Community Grows & Men's Shed. All views my own.
Joined August 2014
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Helena Richards retweeted
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
Helena Richards retweeted
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
Helena Richards retweeted
So well-said @MistryTej - the third sector's role is life changing and vital. @VHSComms @evoc_edinburgh @deependgp @CompassHelena @DrRJSimpson @EwanAitken @SCDC_Org @RoisinHurst1 #wearevital
VHS Chief Executive @MistryTej has commented on the recent cuts being proposed by Edinburgh IJB. What will it take for recognition of the crucial work the third sector are doing to reduce health inequalities? #WEAREVITAL
ALT VHS CE has commented on the recent proposed funding cuts by Edinburgh IJB. He asks for these proposals to be rejected and to have dialogue with third sector partners. WE ARE VITAL
Helena Richards retweeted
“What we need is political will.
“We’re looking for an understanding that the third sector is a huge part of the system delivering health & addressing health inequalities.”
@MistryTej @VHSComms @neilcgray @scottishcare @scvotweet @MareeToddMSP @SP_HSCS
healthandcare.scot/stories/3…
Helena Richards retweeted
We are now recruiting Support Practitioners to join our new team in #Tranent (East Lothian)
Find out more and apply online today 👉 bit.ly/4dovg4L
#Jobs #SocialCare #Recruitment
Helena Richards retweeted
Support people to live their best possible lives.
Become a Community Link Worker with Carr Gomm.
Salary: £33,083 per annum pro rata
Closing date: Monday 3rd June at 9am
Interview date: Monday 24th June
Click the link below to apply:
carrgomm.org/jobs/14805?utm_…
Helena Richards retweeted
This is truly shocking: @jburnmurdoch
explains our 'world leadership in homelessness ' is due to inadequate housebuilding, a dwindling social rented sector and the erosion of housing benefit. (Will the declaration by @scotgov of a national housing crisis accelerate change here?)
Helena Richards retweeted
Have you ever thought about becoming a Community Link Worker? We are looking for a new team member based within Caring in Craigmillar. Full details are here goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP10… @PhonelinkE @ScotCLWnetwork @ScottishSPN @evoc_edinburgh
Helena Richards retweeted
👇A visual breakdown of the 'Edinburgh Community Link Worker Network Impact Overview 2018 - 2023.' It's truly remarkable to visualise the impact of these figures and the positive transformations they represent. Full report here: bit.ly/ECLWN202223
#SocialPrescribingDay
Helena Richards retweeted
🌸 Celebrating the extraordinary women who inspire us every single day. Happy International Women's Day! #SocialCare #IWD2024
Helena Richards retweeted
Following an incredible collection of coats at Easter Road, we are now looking to share them amongst our community 🧥
You can collect a coat from our Community Hub during our Lunch Club sessions 🥪
Please contact [email protected] for more information💚
Helena Richards retweeted
📊📈We recently published our quarterly cost of living analysis. Here are five key points you need to know👇
Helena Richards retweeted
Festive lunch taking place at @CharterisCentre on 14th December. Full details are 👇
Helena Richards retweeted
The online shift of vital services and community connections during the pandemic highlighted the need for digital inclusion to be recognised as a fundamental human right.
We hear about @CG_CarrGomm's 2021 Digital Inclusion Research Project: bddy.me/47uDcPq
ALT Graphic of Carr Gomm's Shannon McNee. Quote reads: So many people would not have the choice and opportunity to get online if it wasn't for person-centred support to build their digital confidence."
Helena Richards retweeted
The link between poor housing & health problems are well documented - cold, damp homes make people ill.
🏘️💧
@deependgp have a template letter for patients living in cold damp housing to send to their MSP (page 14):
gla.ac.uk/media/Media_914384…
Helena Richards retweeted
Can you spot Mark from our fantastic Men In Sheds project?💜
This International Men's Day, we're encouraging men to talk and help save lives.
We asked our colleagues (along with friends at @theCALMzone and @CG_CarrGomm) who they discuss their mental health with.
#InternationalMensDay
Helena Richards retweeted
“We are disappointed and angry as this announcement has not gone far enough.”
➡️ Read Carr Gomm’s full statement on the Programme for Government: tinyurl.com/dd4x5zek
#4StepstoFairWork #ScotPfG
@ccpscotland
Helena Richards retweeted
Our research showed that patients only engage in suggested community resources after they develop a relationship with the link worker over 3 or more consultations.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3171…
Relationshipbuilding takes time.
Assisted patient while ago, met at @deependgp reception,time to chat & signpost to local event that afternoon. They went and got practical help. Left me a voicemail "they were fantastic, thanks so much"
Embedded service works!
@ScotCLWnetwork
Helena Richards retweeted
@CG_CarrGomm are looking to recruit a Community Link Worker who will work in Craigmillar Medical Group to provide 1:1 person-centred and practical supports to people in contact with this GP practice population tinyurl.com/mr4v2e45 £30,919. FT/PT. Edinburgh #charityjob
