We have an in-house mental health practitioner, Sharon Stilgoe who can offer help with a variety of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. she can see people over the age of 16.
We also have a Mental Health recovery worker Catherine who can support patients who have mental health needs including depression, anxiety, stress and bereavement. The support is entirely patient led looking at coping strategies and various different techniques which may help the patient improve their mental health while encouraging the patient’s independence.
We have a social prescriber Link worker Maya who works with patients 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.
Areas covered: Abuse/exploitation, Blue Badge applications, Benefit Advice – support with claims (AA, PIP, DLA), Care support, Carer’s support, Common Mental Health Problems, Community groups, Dementia/memory loss, Employment/learning, Debt/budgeting advice, Health, Home adaptation/assistive technology, Housing, Local opportunities for leisure interests, Low level legal advice, Long term condition management/support, New to the area, Social Isolation, Substance misuse, Support in parenting/childcare, Transport, and Volunteering opportunity and Wellbeing.