DESCRIPTION
Social Prescribing is a way for local agencies to refer people to a social prescriber or those in a similar role. Social Prescribers give people time, focusing on ‘what matters to me’ and taking a holistic approach to people’s health and wellbeing. They connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.
If this sounds like something you do in your role, then please come and join our community of practice online forum.
AGENDA
- 13:05 – 13:10: Welcome, Introductions & Briefing on Change to Meeting Format – Forum Co-chairs: Katy Szita, Lead Social Prescriber NW2 PCN and Augusta Adu, Senior Social Prescriber Link Worker, South One Primary Care Network
- 13:10 – 13:20: LBN Public Health Team Update: Winter Support, Cost of Living Support & Social Welfare Alliance Training – Ysabella Hawkings, Lead for Health Promotion/Comms, COVID Vaccinations, Workforce Wellbeing & Well Newham Programme Manager & Helena Taylor, Senior Advisor, LBN Public Health
- 13:20 – 13:30: Social Prescribing Network and London Plus – Stephanie McKinley, London Social Prescribing Network Manager, London Plus
- 13:30 – 13:40: Macmillan Cancer Support – Information and Support Service – Colsum Akanjee-Khan, Information & Support Manager in Newham, Macmillan Cancer
- 13:40 – 13:50: Stroke Association – Stroke Recovery Support in Newham – Tamsin Mallion, Service Delivery Lead, Stroke Association
- 13:50 – 14:00: Break
- 14:00 – 14:10: West Ham Foundation – 150 Club Exercise Programme – Layla McNeilly, Health Coordinator, West Ham United Foundation
- 14:10 – 14:20: Nutrition Kitchen – Purvi Mandoda, Administrator & Kitchen Manager, Nutrition Kitchen
- 14:20 – 14:30: Bags of Taste – Alicia Weston, Founder, Bags of Taste & Lindsey Roberts, Food and Nutrition Educator
- 14:30 – 14:45: Live Well and M-Fit – Julie Newland, Senior Engagement Officer, Xyla Health & Wellbeing
- 14:45 – 14:00: Closing Comments – Forum Co-chairs: Katy Szita, Lead Social Prescriber NW2 PCN and Augusta Adu, Senior Social Prescriber Link Worker, South One Primary Care Network
Chairs: Katy Szita, Lead Social Prescriber NW2 PCN & Augusta Ada Senior Social Prescriber Link Worker, South One Primary Care Network
WHAT WILL YOU DO IN THE FORUM?
- Learning
- Networking
- Sharing good practice
This is a chance to meet and talk to various One Newham organisations, find out what resources and training are available to support you in your role and build your community of practice together.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Social prescribers, community link workers, care navigators, ELFT community connectors and anyone who has elements of prescribing in their role or are interested in the role.
