The Waltham Forest #SocialPrescribing service has been set up to help our residents become healthier, happier & better connected 🍃
London Borough Waltham Forest
Joined March 2020
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Social Prescribing in Waltham Forest launched in 2016. Setup initially to support primary care services, we now work closely with the VCSE & PCN's to help our residents become healthier, happier and even more connected to local activities and organisations. #SocialPrescribing
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Be kind to your mind.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
#EveryMindMatters
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It’s World Mental Health Day 🌎. An opportunity to talk about mental health. To share tips & advice. And to let people know that it’s okay to ask for help if you’re struggling 💚. #WMHD #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay
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There are many ways we can support people to look after their mental wellbeing.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.
Tips & resources here: ▶️ nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
#WorldMentalHealthDay | #EveryMindMatters
ALT October 10th. World Mental Health Day, Be Kind to Your Mind.
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As there is a GP crisis affecting deprived areas considerably more, this could be the time for #socialprescribing
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This #BlackHistoryMonth we’re proud to be celebrating the past, present and future of Black NHS colleagues.
We will share a range of personal stories and highlight the work happening across the country to tackle health inequalities.💙
ALT Black History Month. Proud to be celebrating the past, present and future.
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Here's the full list of our first cohort of #SPInnovators - congratulations all and we're looking forward to working with you! Full details of the programme here: bit.ly/3dJ1QFm
#SocialPrescribing
@BylanS @HealthyLDN @Pers_Care @LDN_Health
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Join us at Hornbeam Living Well, a free 6 week programme which aims to help you find your own way to wellbeing. The first session will be starting tomorrow, so be sure to book your place and have an enjoyable time 🙌
Register your interest 👉 orlo.uk/NSZuW
ALT Hornbeam Living Well Poster
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The @SP_LDN team has just released new resources aimed at supporting #SocialPrescribing care coordinators ⬇️
📚 Slides, recording and helpful resources: bit.ly/3R3FQnc
📰 Sign up to their mailing list for support, session invites and resources: bit.ly/3Re1xkg
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We've launched a new trial with GPs and @ActiveTravelEng to offer walking, wheeling and cycling prescriptions. This could help reduce health disparities and improve wellbeing across communities. 🚲
Read more about the trial 👉gov.uk/government/news/walki…🚶♀️
ALT GPs to prescribe active travel. We’re awarding £12.7 million to 11 areas across England to evaluate how pilot projects can improve wellbeing in communities, including: adult cycle training, free access to loan bikes, led walks and rides, walking groups and personalised travel planning.
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#SocialPrescribing opens up a world of possibilities for Londoners to take greater ownership of their health & wellbeing.
What’s it all about?
Watch @NASPTweets’s excellent video featuring @KamalHyman to learn more➡️:youtube.com/watch?v=oaFeWLgt…
GPs are to prescribe activities such as walking or cycling in a bid to improve mental and physical health.
Dr Nighat Arif spoke to #BBCBreakfast about the initiative from NHS England
bbc.co.uk/news/health
The @Hornbeamcafe are offering a 6 week 'Living Well' programme as part of Green #SocialPrescribing in Waltham Forest💚
Residents can explore the simple things to improve their #Wellbeing 🍃
Each session involves a short walk & a workshop Further info at tinyurl.com/livingwell-leyto…
ALT Living Well - Hornbeam Green Social Prescribing
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What do #linkworkers think about #SocialPrescribing? Why is it so important?
@NHSEngland @Pers_Care
Find out from a link worker's perspective 🔽
england.nhs.uk/personalisedc…
Raising the Hindustani flag 🇮🇳
#JaiHind #IndependenceDay #Partition1947 #PartitionInColour #Partition 75 years of Indian Independence – at London, England
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Walthamstow have posted this update about the forthcoming polio vaccine programme for children- please do share these pictures to help try to update local parents and carers on what’s happening!
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Have you seen @AsthmaCharity's latest edition of the Asthmanauts comic?
This is a great resource and fun way for children to keep informed about asthma. Also a great indoor activity during this week's #heatwave
Download a copy here: bit.ly/3JCa8ue
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With temps forecast to get warmer this week, we've issued a heat-health alert for all regions in England. We want everyone to enjoy the warm weather safely, so it's important to ensure that people who are more vulnerable are prepared for the hot weather.
#WeatherReady ☀
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What is a #linkworker and what do they have to do with #SocialPrescribing?
@nalwuk explain 🔽
nalw.org.uk/what-is-a-social…
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Places are available to attend a dedicated training programme that aims to support you in learning how to handle difficult situations with compassion.
If you are in a patient-facing role in #PrimaryCare, find out more: england.nhs.uk/supporting-ou…
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Dear @WFSPrescribing please could you spread the word on this coming free session in E17? To help people better recognise and manage wellbeing in the workplace? At what is a challenging time for many. Booking link is wiilma.org/workshops
Thanks in advance 😇WIILMA Volunteers
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@WFSPrescribing
@lotrust
@WF_Women
@wfcouncil
@wfchub
@stellacreasy
@AwrcOfficial
@WFEcho
#freecounselling
Counselling support provided for women experiencing domestic abuse. Counselling also available for those experiencing depression, anxiety, bereavement, low moods, trauma.
Please contact Jas on 0208 558 1986. Email [email protected] or [email protected]
