Social prescribing

This initiative, which is currently being piloted, and is open to any member of staff. You don't necessarily need to have any issues or concerns in order to access it, we believe that everyone deserves to have some time to think about their own wellbeing. Having allocated time and space to talk about and invest in your wellbeing is self-care and is encouraged. Additionally, a healthy lives adviser can offer emotional, practical and social support on a range of issues, for example if you are:

• Wanting to change your lifestyle, e.g. giving up smoking, losing weight or being more active
• Caring for someone who can't manage without this help
• Living with a long-term health condition
• Feeling worried or anxious, where this is impacting on your life
• Feeling lonely or socially isolated
• Wanting benefits advice or support with financial management

You can contact an adviser by emailing healthylives@shropshire.gov.uk and stating “Self referral staff social prescribing” in the subject line, or by calling: 0345 678 9028.