What we do..Our team of Social Prescribers are passionate about supporting patients staying independent, safe and happier at home and in their day to day lives. The team work alongside various medical professionals and other agencies to provide support for a wide a range of social, emotional or practical needs, focusing on improving physical wellbeing and mental health.
Once a patient is referred to our service, a member of the Patient Support Service team will visit them at home and together will complete a holistic assessment, tailored to their individual circumstances. Our assessment covers a huge range of aspects from mobility and nutrition to hobbies and interests. We assist the North Bucks Primary Care Network with their initiatives to help our doctors deliver the best care varying from taking blood pressure to talking about health screening processes. We will take our time to find out what matters to you most and direct you to services that can help. Following our visit we can then:
As well as the team of Social Prescribers, we have a team of trained and vetted volunteers who provide a Telephone Support Service, this service is invaluable to our patients who are isolated or lonely. We are continuing to build strong links within local communities and local councils to bring our patients up to date information on groups and activities that can be access in the local area. |
How we make a difference.."A widower who was suffering from depression and low self-esteem due to their social isolation. The Patient Support Worker suggested that they could consider a voluntary role and, with their consent, contacted a National Trust property to arrange a trial period. This proved successful and they now feel a valued member of society – and have made new friends in the process." "An elderly person confessed to the Patient Support Worker that they were struggling to manage their medication because they could not read or write. By sharing this information, the GP and the pharmacist could now ensure that all instructions are given verbally. Not only has this made the patient more confident it can also reduce the risk of hospital admissions." "A patient, who was profoundly deaf, then lost much of their eyesight. The patient support worker found charitable funding to purchase a mobile device with a speech-to-text function so they could more easily communicate with family, friends and GP. This 'transformed' their life" |
Accessing our service is easy, you can:
•Refer yourself by phone or email
•Be referred by a health professional
•Ask a relative or friend to refer you
•Alternatively, we may contact you directly, as part of our work with your GP Practice.
•Be referred by a health professional
•Ask a relative or friend to refer you
•Alternatively, we may contact you directly, as part of our work with your GP Practice.