Social Prescribers
PCN: Social Care
Sahir Ahmer
Social Prescriber
Clinics on Wednesday
Beverly Dewar
Social Prescriber
Clinics On Monday (Remote)
Once a referral has been received, the Social Prescriber will call the patient and discuss what problems they are having, what they would like with, the types of support services available and ‘What Matters the Most’ to the patient.
Common themes of referral to a Social Prescriber:
- Long term conditions which affect social and psychological wellbeing.
- Loneliness/ Social Isolation/ Bereavement
- Financial Difficulties
- Lifestyle Signposting such as Walking Groups, Exercise/Weight Management
- Holistic Palliative/End of Life Care
Care Co-Ordinator
Leanne Stanislas
Care Co-ordinator
Clinics On Monday (Remote)
A Care Co-Ordinator ensures that patient navigation, management and support by co-ordinating with other staff members to provide quality care.
Main Responsibilities:
- Frailty Reviews
- NHS Health Checks
- Blood Pressure at Home Monitoring
- Cancer Care Reviews
Wellbeing
Shanaz Begum
Wellbeing
Clinics On Thursday (Remote)
Phlebotomist
Dudu Kopo
Clinics on Monday. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
People trained to draw blood mostly from veins for clinical or medical testing
Physician Associate
Is able to assess and diagnosed but is unable to prescribed medication.