Social Prescribing Day takes place on 14 March each year. Social prescribing has become increasingly important as a way of helping people with non-medical needs. For example, feeling lonely may not be a medical condition at first, but it may eventually become one.
Our social prescribing team connects people with the community and others in similar situations. It’s a great way to stop health issues from developing from things like social isolation. This can be done in many different ways by our social prescribers.
To celebrate Social Prescribing Day, we’re opening up our St Mary’s office to patients, community organisations/services and volunteers! While we’re open to the public, we’ll be showcasing everything great about social prescribing.
We invite everyone to experience the variety of support we offer. Including music, gardening, socialising, well-being and creativity, as well as being able to see our office space and the entire social prescribing team together.
We hope that doing this will demonstrate the diversity of support we offer and the impact it has on the individuals we support. Social prescribing is provided to empower and enable individuals to become more self-reliant, resilient, and more active in their own health and care.
Who we’ve helped
There is no ‘one size fits all’ within social prescribing. During 2023 the social prescribing team supported 865 patients. Patients can be referred for many different reasons, including:
- experiencing anxiety or depression
- lonely or isolated
- struggling after a bereavement
- struggling after having a baby
- find it hard to cope with retirement
- have long-term conditions
- have complex social needs
- are in debt
- are unemployed
- experiencing housing or mobility issues
- substance abuse and alcohol
Come join us at 11 am at St Marys Lodge, St Marys Rd, Portsmouth PO3 6BB, on 14 March from 11 am – 3 pm.
Programme (subject to change)
- 11.00 – 11.15 a.m. Welcome from YOU Trust. A short welcome speech from The YOU trust.
- 11.15 – 11.30 a.m. 432 No-Mads (Performance). 432 NO-MADS are An ambitious organisation pushing the boundaries of artistic progression through a newly formed Dharmic approach to development.
- 11.30 – 11.40 a.m. Andy’s Man Club. ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to- attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom
- 11.40 – 11.50 a.m. Final Straw. A charity working with local communities and businesses to highlight the impact of plastic pollution on our environment
- 11.50 – 12.00 p.m. Carers Centre. A friendly team working together in different roles to provide the best possible service to carers in Portsmouth
- 12.00 -12.30 p.m. Gloria Miller (Performer). Gloria is a highly accomplished singer and performer. Alongside this Gloria offers groups through LiveWell Southsea. Including women’s circles and community support.
- 12.30 – 12.40 p.m. Spark Community Space. SPARK Community Space is a local charity, working to reach those who have been left out or left behind, to give people a place to belong, to be part of a community of support, to heal together and to spark back into life.
- 12.40 – 12.50 p.m. Home Instead. Helping families find a way that’s right for them. Using our experience compassionate approach, and our Care Professionals to help people live more fulfilled lives at home and in their communities
- 12.50 – 1.00 p.m. United Minds. A Men’s Mental Health Support Group in Portsmouth. Breaking the stigma around men’s mental health
- 1.00 – 1.30 p.m. 432 No-Mads (Performance). 432 NO-MADS are An ambitious organisation pushing the boundaries of artistic progression through a newly formed Dharmic approach to development.
- 1.30 – 1.40 p.m. Man Mind. A Portsmouth based organisation providing men’s mental health support, walking groups, cold water therapy and Man Mind Mornings.
- 1.40 – 1.50 p.m. Mindset Maintenance. Community workshops, corporate workshops and events focusing on self- development and mindset, building resilience for a better mental wellbeing.
- 1.50 – 2.00 p.m. Wellbeing Walks. Council-run walks in Portsmouth Wellbeing Walks Wellbeing Walks are a volunteer based scheme offering free led walks in Portsmouth.
- 2.00 – 3.00 p.m. 432 No – Mads performance and opportunity to network. Final performance from 432 No – Mads and an opportunity for everyone to discover more about each organisation in attendance.
On going activities throughout the day include Cycling Without Age rides, Final Straw litter picking, Guided Meditations and Mindful Movement workshops.
