Social prescribing
There are many local help services available if you are looking for ways to manage your health and wellbeing. Find out more about social prescribing and the support available in your community.
What is social prescribing?
Social prescribing is an NHS model that helps connect you with the community to manage your health and wellbeing. There are lots of people, activities, groups and services in the community that can help meet your needs. For example, volunteering roles, cooking classes, sports and more.
Many things can affect your health and wellbeing; you may be feeling isolated, lonely or anxious, or want to meet people at a community group or start a hobby. A Health and Wellbeing Advisor may be able to help you. Find out more using the link below.
Getting a social prescribing link worker
There are local agencies, such as local charities, social care and health services that can refer you to a social prescribing link worker. They can give you support and connect you with what’s going on in the community to help you take control of your mental health and wellbeing.
Current health initiatives
Health initiatives that are currently being run by the practice and local community.
The Slow and Steady Weight Loss Programme
Run by Theresa Moynihan – Health and Wellbeing Coach
Our new programme is designed to equip you with information and tools to support you on your weight loss journey. It is not a diet but a lifestyle change. If you sign up to the programme you will receive a Slow and Steady Weight Loss Guide, this will be posted out to you. It suggests practical ways to change behaviours and habits as well as giving ideas on healthier meal choices and snacks.
Each month there is a virtual drop-in session which has a focus. There is also an opportunity to ask our Health and Wellbeing Coach any questions that you may have. These sessions will be on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:30-2:30pm. The first session will be on the 30th August 2022
You can join the virtual drop in session on Microsoft Teams by clicking HERE (This link will open a browser tab hosted by Microsoft instructing you on how to accept the invitation to the group)
If you are interested in joining the programme physically, please call the surgery.
NHS resources
If you would like more information on social prescribing in England, then we recommend visiting the NHS website. The website has lots of resources and further information on the NHS England social prescribing programme.
Community hub
There are lots of local groups, services and activities that you can get involved in. Find out what’s going on in your community.