Social Prescribing in South Powys

We know that coronavirus is causing stress and worry for lots of people and for some, social prescribing, could be the answer.

In response to the demands now placed on us, the research aspect of the Brecon and District Mind Social Prescribing project has a much lighter touch. The referral pathway has broadened to include extended self-referral plus direct referrals via community and voluntary groups/organisations/agencies that identify individuals who have anxieties and worries and would benefit from some extra support. Namely, someone to talk to, who can give them the time they need, suggest new coping strategies, and refer them on as appropriate to address specific concerns around relationships, financial matters, big life decisions, work, housing, physical health, stress and panic attacks, depression, loneliness or general Covid-19 and lockdown stresses.

Those eligible to use the service have to be patients registered either with Brecon or Crickhowell or Hay and Talgarth Medical Practices.

The current service is over the phone and on-line but, of course, this will change as lockdown eases, and return to being face to face.

 Social prescribing has really helped people in other areas, and we are very keen to extend the service as widely as possible. So, if you are supporting or working with someone who is struggling with their mental health all you need to do is get their permission to contact us, and then email or give us a call with their details. Alternatively people can self-refer.

The points of contact are:

Rhiannon Davies, Social Prescribing link worker, on Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tel: 07487 523992 email: rhiannon(at)breconmind.org.uk

or Brecon and District Mind office number which is open all week, Tel: 01874 611529 email: info(at)breconmind.org.uk

Where to find us

Llandrindod Wells Office

Unit 30
Ddole Road Industrial Estate
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 6DF

01597 822 191

Newtown Office

Plas Dolerw
Milford Road
Newtown
Powys
SY16 2EH

01686 626 220

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