Care Coordinators
provide the service for people aged 18+ in the practice to help you manage the things in your life that may affect your health and wellbeing. We have time to listen, explore options and help you work towards your goals.
The Care Coordinator is someone who:
- You can talk to confidentially
- Gives you one to one support to help you manage your own health and wellbeing
- Can link you to local services and support
- Can provide you with techniques and online tools you can build in to day to day living.
The types of issues the service can support you with:
- Long Term Conditions such as asthma, obesity, diabetes, anxiety, hypertension
- Lifestyle e.g. diet, physical activity, weight management
- Finance, relationships, housing, employment
- Loneliness, social isolation
- Caring issues
Ask in the practice for an appointment with the Care Coordinator.
Social Prescribing Link Worker Service
Who is this service for?
Anyone aged 18+ registered with a Stockport GP who have low level mental health needs. Social Prescribers connect people to community-based support, including activities and services that meet practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing.
What is the service on offer?
1 to 1 support around issues such as low mood, anxiety or loneliness. The service can also link you in with groups within your community.
How do I access the service?
Speak to your GP about a referral to a Social Prescribing Link Worker.
You can refer yourself to social prescribing here.