Helena Richards

Carr Gomm's Community Projects Manager in Edinburgh @CG_CarrGomm incl. Community Link Workers, Craigmillar Community Grows & Men's Shed. All views my own.

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

@sue_peters @ChicCaro @EnglandNetball Fran over Fumi?

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

@JoSAldridge @laurawright25 Not to my knowledge, but I'm happy to be corrected.

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

@sadietrent_92 @harryjonesgrey_ I feel she didn't finish the season very strongly, sadly. Perhaps that's influenced the decision? Although as Cardwell is in there and she hasn't played at all...

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

@appleblossomBe @JuliaCoombs8 @SaulStaniforth Cancelled mine a year or so ago. Complete waste of money for a rubbish, biased service.

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

@Edinburgh_CLW @ScotCLWnetwork @PiltonComHealth @healt Lovely picture! Congratulations to two fabulous people! You've both done Edinburgh proud. Really wish I could have been there to help celebrate your win Dawn. Helping keep @CG_CarrGomm and Craigmillar on the map!

[Edinburgh Community Link Worker Network @Edinburgh_CLW]

Dawn talks about her journey to Outstanding CLW of the Year in this incredible blog piece and describes perfectly why CLWs are so important https://t.co/6pRX9fmU08 @CompassHelena @ScotCLWnetwork @hacscot

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

@Edinburgh_CLW @ScotCLWnetwork @PiltonComHealth @CG_CarrGomm Fingers crossed for both of you on the 7th!

[Edinburgh Community Link Worker Network @Edinburgh_CLW]

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

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

@missD_price @BeardedSaint93 @MartinSLewis Not if you have health issues which rely on consistency of sleep pattern.

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

@IvanIvanovichC2 @BeardedSaint93 @MartinSLewis Same - it's the changes which are a nightmare. I have to try and stick with a routine for sleep because of migraines so it plays havoc with it.

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

@letsmakeslinks @IanMWelsh What a terrible experience and response. No-one should have that. She had no way of knowing your background or resilience. It's everyone's job to be sensitive and trauma informed in their approach.

[Scottish Community Link Worker Network @ScotCLWnetwork]

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

[healthandcare.scot @hacscot]

“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
https://t.co/IHvMLv9Opb

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

@Samira_Artisty You look fab! Ignore him and do whatever makes you feel good x

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

@izzynetball Insanely good!

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

@NetballSL @Pulse_Netball Looks good, with a couple of Scots in there!

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

@Stewmercer Carey Lunan was saying just this yesterday at the VHS annual conference - along with Prof. Andrea Williamson. A great double act & powerful message which we've heard before but which needs to keep being put out there.

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

Community Link Workers are unsung heroes! Thank you @JCJudson we @CG_CarrGomm and @Edinburgh_CLW couldn't agree more. #VHS24 #wearevital

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

Missingness- an important cultural shift from DNAing, moving the emphasis from frustration and blame to curiosity and concern. Great quote from @careylunan #VHS24 #wearevital

[Helena Richards @CompassHelena]

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