LW resources

7th Nov

Social Prescribing

What is Social Prescribing?

Social Prescribing is a way of supporting and improving people’s health and wellbeing outside of traditional medical settings.

In the Derbyshire Dales, GP’s, nurses and other primary health professionals can refer someone to New Connections, who will start by having a conversation with the person about what matters to them. From there, the person will be introduced to activities, groups or services that enable them to get the most out of life.

We link people to:

  • Services that help with housing, employment, benefits or money.
  • Ways to connect with people and activities in your local community.
  • Organisations which help you manage your particular situation or health-condition.
  • Ways to give your time to help others.
  • Ways to be active.
  • Ways to improve overall health and wellbeing alongside health services.

Who can be involved with Social Prescribing?

Whatever stage of life someone is at, Social Prescribing can enable them to make changes that improve their health and wellbeing. In the Derbyshire Dales, New Connections supports anybody over the age of 18.

If you are interested in being referred for Social Perscribing then please contact the surgery and ask to speak to our Care Coordinator.
7th Nov

Derbyshire All Age Carers Support Service

derbyshirecarers.co.uk/daacss

Derbyshire Carers Association recognise that the responsibility of caring for someone who cannot manage at home without help often places great physical and emotional strain upon the Carer.

7th Nov

Live Well With Pain and New Connections

 

New Connections Groups

 

The New Connections team has established a number of new, informal, social groups in the Derbyshire Dales. These are: –

Ashbourne – Live well with Pain

Third Thursday, 2.00-4.00pm at the Elim Church Ashbourne

Wirksworth – Live well with Pain

First Thursday of the month, 10.00-12.00noon, at the Eco Centre, Wirksworth

 

Matlock Good Company Café

Baslow Carers Café

First Tuesday in the month at the Wheatsheaf Pub in Baslow.

Wirksworth Carers Café

 

Bakewell Forget Me Nots – for anyone with dementia or memory loss – or if you know someone with dementia or memory loss

Hathersage Forget Me Nots – for anyone with dementia or memory loss – or if you know someone with dementia or memory loss

 

7th Nov

SAIL

 SAIL is a registered charity, established in 1992, based in Chesterfield. We offer free, specialist counselling for adults aged 18 and over in Derbyshire who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, incest or sexual violence.

SAIL Derbyshire