Helensburgh and Lomond Living Well Network Update
Argyll and Bute Council · 11 February 2025
Back to Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group — 11 February 2025 and its agenda
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To: LWN Coordinators and LWN members Title of Update: Update on Living Well Networks Date of Update: 15th January 2025 Author: Argyll and Bute HSCP Public Health team nhsh.abhealthimprovement@nhs.scot LIVING WELL NETWORKS Argyll and Bute Living Well Networks (LWNs), formerly known as Argyll and Bute Health and Wellbeing Networks (HWNs) have been active for several years across Argyll and Bute communities. The developed networks offer a platform for partners to connect with community members, services, local and national organisations committed to improving health and wellbeing in our local communities. Funding for the coordination of the LWN Networks has been provided by the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Public Health Department. We regret to inform you that, due to a decrease in available resources, funding for Living Well Network coordination will no longer be available, effective April 2025. The landscape of networking and information sharing has transformed over the years, with modern technology and digital solutions ensuring that information is available from a wide range of places. Tools such as digital platforms, social media platforms, community forums, local newsletters, and digital health apps can facilitate the exchange of information and resources. Health, wellbeing and support service information can also be accessed via Argyll and Bute’s Community Directory on https://abcd.scot. The multi-partner initiative, Community Assets for Living Well is also focused on promoting healthy communities. This includes plans to further improve the Argyll and Bute community directory by developing a centralised and accessible platform for health and wellbeing information, resources, support, and services. The Argyll and Bute Community Links project is expanding in 2025 and recruitment for new Community Link Workers is currently underway. This service is dedicated to assisting individuals facing social, financial, and practical difficulties. It connects people with both national and community-based support, equipping them with the essential resources needed to navigate their situations and access appropriate support and services. To discover how this impactful project can improve the lives of others, please visit the Argyll and Bute Community Links Service webpage at WithYou.
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We encourage the networks to consider their future direction. They can choose to continue without the funded coordination or explore the option of self-sustainability, allowing them to maintain their meetings and ongoing networking. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our past and present coordinators: Dee James and Nicola Hall from Argyll and Bute Rape Crisis Fiona Kalache and Lynn Johnstone from Mid Argyll Youth Development Services Independent coordinators Carol Flett and Veronica Ferguson Tracy Chambers from Kintyre Link Club (until March 2023) Their outstanding dedication and hard work has not gone unnoticed in the continuous development of our networks, helping to improve health and wellbeing across Argyll and Bute’s remote and rural communities. Argyll and Bute HSCP Public Health Department nhsh.abhealthimprovement@nhs.scot