Fancy a cuppa? Groups and Get-Togethers for Older People We wanted to let people know about some new community groups that our Network Social Prescribing team are involved in. The groups are friendly, informal ways for people with shared interests to get together, enjoy each other’s company and chat over a cuppa and a cake. … Continued
Introducing Homeshare UK North East Homeshare UK North East is a charitable organisation that tackles isolation among older people and helps young people with safe, affordable accommodation. Homeshare recently presented their service at a local NHS training event, and we wanted to share it with you. Read on to find out more. Could Homeshare help … Continued
How we are working to support housebound people In the last 12 months, we’ve shared many articles about our Primary Care Network, or PCN. In many of them, tackling health inequalities has been a prominent theme. What we mean by health inequalities is everyone has access to the same services, treatments, and outcomes. It’s part … Continued
As we get older, we might expect to go to the doctor more often or need other medical help to keep us well. It’s a natural part of the ageing process, but that’s not to say there aren’t ways to soften and slow the impact of getting older and help people to age well. A … Continued
