Community support service helping tackle poverty and mental health

Every year Community Links Workers handle tens of thousands of referrals.

In some of Glasgow’s most deprived communities, a unique support service is a lifeline.

Community Links Workers work alongside GPs to tackle health challenges beyond medical issues, helping individuals facing social barriers like poverty, housing instability, and mental health struggles.

Now, over 70 are embedded in GP practices across Glasgow, providing support to thousands of people each year.

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