Social prescribing

  • Gloucestershire Care and Support Guide

    The Gloucestershire Care & Support Guide is a great introduction to what care services are on offer in your local area.

    Website
    Gloucestershire Care & Support Guide

  • Personalised Care

    Many things affect your health and wellbeing. GPs tell us that a lot of people visit them feeling isolated or lonely.
    Or they might be stressed out by work, money and housing problems. Sometimes it’s the stress of managing different long-term conditions.

    Leaflet
    What is social prescribing? (PDF)

  • This could be why you’re depressed or anxious | Johann Hari

    In a moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world — as well as some exciting emerging solutions. “If you’re depressed or anxious, you’re not weak and you’re not crazy — you’re a human being with unmet needs,” Hari says.

    TED Video
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB5IX-np5fE

  • The Butterfly Garden

    The Butterfly Garden is an educational, therapeutic and recreational scheme, based initially on gardening, but now offering so much more. It is a project for people of all ages dealing with disablement of any kind. It caters for those looking to escape the world, those looking to re-enter it and some, who are still just looking. Its doors are open to anyone without obligation.

    Phone
    01452 713068

    Website
    www.thebutterflygarden.org

  • Community Wellbeing Service

    Gloucester Community Wellbeing Team can help:
    – In times of change, for example after redundancy, health issues or retirement
    – In times of emotional hardship, such as after a bereavement
    – If you are worried about debt or financial issues
    – If you don’t know where to turn for support
    – If you would like to volunteer in your community

    Phone
    0300 131 0024

    Website
    Home Group – Care and clinical support

  • Community Wellbeing Service – Gloucester

    The Community Wellbeing Service is free and confidential for people aged 16 and above. Their aim is to connect you to local services, organisations and groups that can help improve your general wellbeing and meet your wider social needs.

    Phone
    0300 131 0024

    Website
    www.yourcircle.org.uk/Community-Wellbeing

    Leaflet
    Gloucester Community Wellbeing Service (PDF)

    Email
    hgl.communitywellbeing.gloucester

    To self-refer for this service, please download and complete the Self-referral form (Word document)