Local Exercise Classes and Groups in Gosforth and Jesmond Author Box James Errington Social Prescribing Team Lead I lead the Social Prescribing team who provide social, emotional, or practical to patients at GP practice in Gosforth and Jesmond. gosforthjesmondhealth.co.uk/SPLW Regular exercise is one of the best things we can do to stay healthy. The more … Continued
Meet & Move: Boosting Physical Health and Wellbeing for Over 65s Meet and Move began as a pilot project with just five members in one weekly group. Four years later, 240 patients have come through the programme. Seventy long-term members come to regular classes in four locations. There are even have a few members competing … Continued
Introducing Homeshare UK North East Homeshare UK North East is a charitable organisation that tackles isolation among older people and helps young people with safe, affordable accommodation. Homeshare recently presented their service at a local NHS training event, and we wanted to share it with you. Read on to find out more. Could Homeshare help … Continued
How we are working to support housebound people In the last 12 months, we’ve shared many articles about our Primary Care Network, or PCN. In many of them, tackling health inequalities has been a prominent theme. What we mean by health inequalities is everyone has access to the same services, treatments, and outcomes. It’s part … Continued
Here to help this Christmas For many reasons, the festive period can be difficult for lots of people. Whether we are experiencing loneliness, or isolation, limited by our physical or mental health, a time of year that is supposed to bring joy can be tough. We wanted to offer some ideas, practical tips and support … Continued
Meet and Move: Helping those at risk of Frailty or Isolation In Jesmond and Lower Gosforth PCN, we have a network Physiotherapist to work with patients at our four GP practices. Rachel Cowey joined the network in October 2020, having worked extensively as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist after completing her BSc in physiotherapy. Rachel’s role within … Continued
As we get older, we might expect to go to the doctor more often or need other medical help to keep us well. It’s a natural part of the ageing process, but that’s not to say there aren’t ways to soften and slow the impact of getting older and help people to age well. A … Continued
How Social Prescribing helps people at risk of frailty One of the stated aims of Primary Care Networks, when the NHS introduced them in 2019, was a focus on preventative health care. By intervening before someone becomes unwell or their health problems increase, we can keep our population healthier for longer. This proactive approach benefits … Continued
