Holistic Therapy & Social Prescribing Barrow Together PCN

Holistic Therapy & Social Prescribing Barrow Together PCN

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Social Prescribers recognise that health is influenced by more than medical factors and provide personalised support that helps patients build confidence, improve wellbeing, and take greater control of their lives.

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However, the cost of some interventions can create barriers, preventing people from accessing valuable support.

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Holistic therapies, such as a massage, can help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, boost confidence, and promote self-management, supporting the wider goals of social prescribing and reducing pressure on clinical services.

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Barrow Together PCN has put this into practice by funding a set number of holistic therapy sessions for patients referred to their Social Prescribing team. Following treatment, patients are given a pack to guide them on how to continue the practices at home.

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The impact has been clear: patient feedback has highlighted meaningful improvements and the provision has run successfully for 4 years and has been beneficial for those patients who struggle with their mental health and low mood.

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Here is some patient feedback:

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"Bea is so lovely and knowledgeable and I felt completely relaxed throughout the whole treatment.  The treatment has highlighted some problem area's which now gives me an opportunity to address"

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"I feel so much lighter after the session, when I leave, I feel like I can do anything, I just haven't got the worry"

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"I enjoy the sessions because they really help me to relax which is something I can struggle with"