Already being used in some instances. Implement social The aim of this The new Be responsive in AM/BW prescribing project to service is to commissioned addressing health, prevent escalation of redirect suitable service will start on 1 practical and social non-medical patients away Jan 2015 and will aim issues that may conditions from the NHS and to begin effective negatively impact on the towards delivery by April 1st health and wellbeing of opportunities in 2015. The people who frequently the local commission initially is make use of local GP community which for 27 months to 31 practices. can support their March 2017 and any Reduce the demand on needs. People extension is costly health services referred to the dependent on good and enable funds to be service may have outcomes and better targeted on mental health continued CCG people whose needs needs, long term funding. are purely clinical rather conditions or other Update 15/05/2015: than practical or social. practical issues Service has now Improve the patient’s which affect their been implemented on quality of life mental and a two year pilot. Encourage and enable physical wellbeing. Update 20/10/15: people to better This service will uptake by GPs very manage their operate mainly positive. It is already conditions, take up of
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 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. Update 20/10/15: uptake by GPs very positive. It is already 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 funds 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
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