via the SWASFT electronic record. Already being used in some instances. Implement social The aim of this The new commissioned AM/BW Be responsive in prescribing project to service is to redirect service will start on 1 addressing health, prevent escalation of suitable patients Jan 2015 and will aim practical and social issues non-medical away from the NHS to begin effective that may negatively conditions and towards delivery by April 1st impact on the health and opportunities in the 2015. The commission wellbeing of people who local community initially is for 27 months frequently make use of which can support to 31 March 2017 and local GP practices. their needs. People any extension is Reduce the demand on referred to the dependent on good costly health services and service may have outcomes and enable to be better mental health continued CCG targeted on people whose needs, long term funding. needs are purely clinical conditions or other Update 15/05/2015: rather than practical or practical issues Service has now been social. which affect their implemented on a two mental and physical Improve the patient’s year pilot. wellbeing. quality of life This service will Encourage and enable operate mainly people to better manage within GP practices, their conditions, take up of as well as links to, prescribed health related e.g. A&E and Health activities and access to visitors. mainstream services and community resources. Priority will be given to people who are
via the SWASFT electronic record. Already being used in some instances. Implement social prescribing project to prevent escalation of non-medical conditions The aim of this service is to redirect suitable patients away from the NHS and towards opportunities in the local community which can support their needs. People referred to the service may have mental health needs, long term conditions or other practical issues which affect their mental and physical wellbeing. This service will operate mainly within GP practices, as well as links to, e.g. A&E and Health visitors. Priority will be given to people who are The new commissioned service will start on 1 Jan 2015 and will aim to begin effective delivery by April 1st 2015. The commission initially is for 27 months to 31 March 2017 and any extension is dependent on good outcomes and continued CCG funding. Update 15/05/2015: Service has now been implemented on a two year pilot. AM/BW Be responsive in addressing health, practical and social issues that may negatively impact on the health and wellbeing of people who frequently make use of local GP practices. Reduce the demand on costly health services and enable to be better targeted on people whose needs are purely clinical rather than practical or social. Improve the patient’s quality of life Encourage and enable people to better manage their conditions, take up of prescribed health related activities and access to mainstream services and community resources.
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