95% would recommend the service to another
95% indicated an overall positive experience
Katie from Walkden
My Community Connector said ‘what can I do to help you…is there anything that you like to do for yourself?” This was the question that mattered.
Julie from Eccles
‘Without my Community Connector I would not have received any help, none of this would not have happened and she was willing to try all avenues to get me the help I needed
I would recommend as it’s been so helpful’
Steve from Ordsall
‘It’s been great to find out about things I can get involved in I wouldn’t have knew about this if it wasn’t to you’
Salford GP 1:
I've seen some amazing transitions with people who are… who hopefully they will turn into long-term things in terms of their lifestyles changing or for whatever reason. But if nothing else, giving them a sense of purpose through volunteering is great, and that's something which should be really celebrated.
Salford GP 2:
I just think it’s a great thing, I think it’s very much needed with how society and community living is in 2019, it’s different than it was in the 60s and 70s….. So, I see social prescribing just being part of primary care…it seems really well run, really approachable, responsive, receptive and I think it’s been great having someone based in the practice.
Dr Michelle Howarth Research Lead (Health Directorate) School of Health & Society, Salford University:
The Wellbeing Matters programme has gone from strength to strength. The Community Connectors have worked closely with the GP's and communities to ensure a personalised approach that helps build peoples confidence and restore wellbeing. In these challenging times of Covid 19, the community connectors, through the Wellbeing Programme have made a real positive difference to peoples lives.
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Q&A with Julie