Social prescribing is a way of enabling GPs, nurses and other health professionals to help people find non-medical solutions to personal health issues. It’s an holistic approach, which looks at the mental and physical needs of the person as a whole, not just the symptoms of a particular illness.
CAN was commissioned by Macmillan Cancer Support to find out what support and information is available for people aged 60+ and their carers and families in Norfolk and Waveney’s rural communities.
A busy world can be the loneliest place. And in a county of nearly 860,000 residents across 2,000 square miles it’s an everyday scenario for many people.
The CQC (Care Quality Commission)’s annual State of Care assessment looks at trends in care, shares examples of good care and highlights areas for improvements.
Voluntary Voices partnership’s report, “IPC and Personal Health Budget Support and Development Programme: Learning and Next Steps” explores the delivery of Personal Health Budgets