Social prescribing

There are many local help services available if you are looking for ways to manage your health and wellbeing. Find out more about social prescribing and the support available in your community.

What is social prescribing?

Social prescribing is an NHS model that helps connect you with the community to manage your health and wellbeing. There are lots of people, activities, groups and services in the community that can help meet your needs. For example, volunteering roles, cooking classes, sports and more.

Getting a social prescribing link worker

There are local agencies, such as local charities, social care and health services that can refer you to a social prescribing link worker. They can give you support and connect you with what’s going on in the community to help you take control of your mental health and wellbeing.

Learn more on the Social prescribing link workers page on the NHS website

Visit the Social prescribing page on the NHS England website

Mendip Integrated Health & Wellbeing - West Hub

Health Connections Mendip is a health and wellbeing service available to patients. Patients can talk to a health connector at the surgery to find out about local activities, support and services available, and can also arrange one-to-one appointments to speak to a Connector. During these appointments a Health Connector will listen to your health story and assist you with setting health-related goals which are meaningful to you. Health Connectors also support you to make positive changes that last. You can access the service by t: 01373 468 368, e: mendip.healthconnections@nhs.net or visit us at: Health Connections Mendip.

Popular Home Library Service - Looking for more Reader Clients

Calling all book lovers! A popular home library service run by Royal Voluntary Service, the national volunteering organisation, is looking for more reader clients across the Mendip region. Read an information document on the Home Library Service

One-to-one Sessions at Vine Surgery Partnership

Sessions are held at Vine Surgery Partnership on a Wednesday or Thursday each week. If you would like to book an appointment with our Health Connector - Fiona Stobie, please call Health Connections Mendip on 01373 468368. If you would like to have a quick chat with Fiona before booking an appointment, please feel free to ask at reception on those days, and if she's free she'll be happy to talk with you.

Talking Cafés

You can meet new people, make new friends, and chat to a Health Connector about activities, support groups and services in the community.

Street Talking Café takes place at Crispin Community Centre, Street on alternate Wednesdays between 10am and 12pm.

Glastonbury Talking Café is held every Tuesday at Tor Leisure, Street Road, Glastonbury from 10 am to 12.00 pm.

Just turn up or if you would like further details please contact Health Connections Mendip on 01373 468368 or mendip.healthconnections@nhs.net

Pain Management Courses

These are for people who experience chronic pain. Friendly, supportive programme of 6 free workshops aiming to equip patients with the self-confidence, knowledge and skills to better manage their health and pain. Courses run at venues across Mendip. Contact the service for details and booking information.

Health Walks

Free local walks are available from all GP practices in West Mendip. Currently there is one walk a month from Vine Surgery Partnership. The aim is for fortnightly walks in the New Year. These walks help you to feel good, have more energy, sleep better and manage your weight. Contact Jo at Zing on 0800 412 5502 for more information or ask at Vine Surgery Partnership Reception

Health Connections Directory

Our Directory lists local support groups, services and organisations in Mendip which support you with your health and wellbeing. Visit our website on www.healthconnectionsmendip.org for access.

One-to-one appointments with a Health Connector at Wells Health Centre

Health Connectors support people to make positive changes to improve their health and wellbeing. Health Connectors can listen to your health story and give you information about local services such as exercise classes and support groups. They also work one-to-one to assist people in setting health-related goals and support them to make sustainable changes. This service is free of charge and is open to patients of Mendip GP practices. You can self refer by contacting us on 01373 468368 or emailing mendip.healthconnections@nhs.net.

On Track Group

Come along to these friendly peer led groups where you can join people who are setting goals which might improve their health and wellbeing. Get support and support others, get on track and have a chat over a cup of tea. The On Track groups normally meet every two weeks; please contact us on 01373 468368 to find out specific dates and to register for a place.