Your doctor isn’t the only person who can help you feel better. You can improve your own health and wellbeing through social prescribing.
You don’t need a formal referral from your GP either; you can contact the service direct where you will be given the opportunity to meet a community connector who can spend time with you exploring what activities and local support could improve your health and wellbeing. You can then consider the benefits of participating in them and we will assist you in planning your next steps.
Supporting a range of issue such as;
loneliness
social isolation
emotional wellbeing
healthy life choices
getting out and about
life changing events such as a birth, retirement, bereavement
long-term health conditions
loss of confidence/purpose
poor health linked to housing conditions
accessing work, training and volunteering
Access is easy:
Telephone us on 0161 339 2345
Visit us online at https://oldhamcares.com/thriving-communities/social-prescribing/
Pick up a leaflet next time you are in your GP practice – This has all the contact information on or Talk to your GP or surgery staff
….and the benefits are to……
improve you mental and physical health
meet new people
learn a new skill or enjoy taking part in a new activity
increase your self-esteem and self confidence
have a better quality of life
get involved in the community
Our directory of services can be found here: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/community-activities/community-activity-directory