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
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
- 13:00 – 13:10: Welcome & Introductions – Katy Szita, Lead Social Prescriber, NW2 PCN
- 13:10 – 13:15: Covid & Guidance – Matt Bury, Public Health Officer
- 13:15 – 13:20: New Year Health Promotion – Aine Fuller, Public Health Officer, Health Promotion and Community Engagement at London Borough of Newham
- 13:20 – 13:35: Kids Time – Helena Kulikowska, Development Director, Our Time
- 13:35 – 13:50: NCT Parents in Mind – Leah Davies, Parents in Mind Project Manager – Newham
- 13:50 – 14:05: Adult Learning Disabilities Service – Rachel James, Deputy Team Manager/Speech & Language Therapist, Newham Health Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities
- 14:05 – 14:15: Comfort break
- 14:15 – 14:25: Adult Mental Health – Laura Austin-Croft -Acting Assistant Director of Public Health
- 14:25 – 14:35: Children & Young People Mental Health – Philip Williams- Strategic Lead: CYP Mental Health Partnerships
- 14:35 – 14:40: Social Welfare Alliance training update – Helena Taylor, Health and Wellbeing Manager, London Borough of Newham
- 14:40 – 14:55: Mental Health training needs discussion – Laura Austin-Croft & Philip Williams- Acting Assistant Director of Public Health & Strategic Lead: CYP Mental Health Partnerships.
- 14:55 – 15:00: Closing comments – Katy Szita, Lead Social Prescriber NW2 PCN
Chairs: Katy Szita, Lead Social Prescriber NW2 PCN & Natasha Sutton, Lead Social Prescriber NE2 PCN
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.
