Meet the team
Our team of Social Prescribing Link Workers are:
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JenI have been a Health Improvement Specialist for two and half years. Best part of the job I have always worked within health improvement and the best part of my job is seeing people being supported to make changes to improve their health and wellbeing. The St Helens Wellbeing Service is a team of superheroes; every day we change someone’s life and I am so proud that I am a part of this. Top tip Learn about yourself, do what makes you happy and surround yourself with people that contribute towards your happiness.
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DebI have been a social prescriber for 18 months. Best part of the job The first conversation when someone has reached out and you know by what you see and hear, that today could possibly be the day that person starts a new journey to peace and happiness. It’s such a rewarding feeling to know you have helped them to take care of themselves as a priority. Top tip Add ‘ASK FOR HELP@’ to your toolkit. It is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign of strength and wisdom. |
JordanI have been a social prescriber for six months, but have over three and a half years supporting people within a similar health improvement role. Best part of the job To know at the end of the day you have helped to make a positive change to someone’s life Top tip We all have skills, qualities and strengths, which make us who we are. Taking the time out to look and develop these can have a great impact to overall wellbeing. |
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KarenI have been a Social Prescribing Link worker for 2 years, but have over 10 years’ experience helping people identify what they want to change in their life and planning how to make the changes. Best part of my job Meeting clients and helping them to plan the steps they can take to feel better.. Top tip For wellbeing, be kind to yourself and take time out for yourself and have fun.
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MarieI joined the Team on 5th October after 14 years’ experience in working with people who have suffered a stroke supporting their recovery through a person centred approach, action planning, goal setting, signposting and referring into appropriate services and regular contacts, mostly in a home and hospital based setting. I am looking forward to the new challenge and the skills that I can bring to enhance Social Prescribing to support people in the community to reach their full potential. Best Part of the job Woking in partnership with GPs to support them with a patient journey and the satisfaction of being able to make a difference no matter how small. Plus working with a dedicated, professional and committed team. Top tip A journey of a thousand miles always starts with the first step. |
ReceI have been In post since October and I am enjoying the process of being a Social Prescribing Link Worker. Best Part of the job Being able to guide and support clients on a journey to a better way of living. Top tip looking after yourself should be a top priority - self-care isn’t selfish. |
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