Welcome Amanda - Social Prescribing Superstar! 💙

September 29, 2021 Faris Al-Ramadani

We are really pleased to welcome Amanda Jerman to our Social Prescribing team!

She is a wonderful Social Prescriber with a vast knowledge of local support services.

Social prescribers are able to expertly identify local resources and services that may benefit you. They can help direct you in all areas such as: benefits entitlement, connecting with local community groups, carer support, befriending services, access to social care, and so much more.

If you would like to access this service please e-mail we.connect@nhs.net to arrange a meeting, or speak to our Reception Team who can help put you in touch.

Now a few words from Amanda:

Hello, my name is Amanda and I am delighted to be joining St Wulfstan Surgery, as part of the Social Prescribing. Team. I have over twenty years’ experience working in adult social care in various roles and settings. The last two years I have worked as a Social Prescriber in Kenilworth and Warwick, helping to set up, promote and deliver the service. Many things affect our 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. That’s where Social Prescribing comes in. It starts with a conversation. Social prescribing is a way of supporting you to address any non-medical challenges that are having an effect on their health and wellbeing. Your Social Prescriber will find out what is important to you and support you in overcoming these challenges, they may link you in with other services, or groups to support with the issues you have identified. If f you are unsure if Social Prescribing is right for you, please just ask and one of the team at the surgery and we will be happy to have an informal chat with you.

Amanda Jerman