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
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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
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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
30 Oct 2024
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
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Helena Richards retweeted
30 Oct 2024
“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…
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23 Oct 2024
Community Link Workers are unsung heroes! Thank you @JCJudson we @CG_CarrGomm and @Edinburgh_CLW couldn't agree more. #VHS24 #wearevital
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23 Oct 2024
Missingness- an important cultural shift from DNAing, moving the emphasis from frustration and blame to curiosity and concern. Great quote from @careylunan #VHS24 #wearevital
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23 Oct 2024
Excellent description of research on Missingness in Healthcare from Professor Andrea Williamson #VHS24 Some wide ranging findings which could have some really positive implications for the vulnerable patients we all support #wearevital
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23 Oct 2024
The strength of the voluntary sector is that it sees people. It's person centred. #Wearevital #VHS24
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Helena Richards retweeted
13 Aug 2024
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
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Helena Richards retweeted
21 May 2024
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_…
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Helena Richards retweeted
19 May 2024
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?)
17 May 2024
NEW 🧵: how Britain became gripped by the worst homelessness crisis in the developed world
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15 May 2024
We're recruiting!
One of our lovely team of Community Link Workers is leaving, so we're looking for someone new. Apply online at: carrgomm.org/jobs/14805
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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
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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
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Helena Richards retweeted
8 Mar 2024
🌸 Celebrating the extraordinary women who inspire us every single day. Happy International Women's Day! #SocialCare #IWD2024
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Helena Richards retweeted
29 Nov 2023
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 lewis@hiberniancf.org for more information💚
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Helena Richards retweeted
27 Nov 2023
📊📈We recently published our quarterly cost of living analysis. Here are five key points you need to know👇
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Helena Richards retweeted
Festive lunch taking place at @CharterisCentre on 14th December. Full details are 👇
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Helena Richards retweeted
28 Nov 2023
28 Nov 2023
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."
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