Introduction to Social Prescribing
This introductory course is aimed at practitioners wishing to train as Link Workers/Social Prescribers/Care Connectors prior to applying for a role with local PCN (Primary Care Networks)/GP Practice
Course details
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This introductory course is aimed at practitioners wishing to train as Link Workers/Social Prescribers/Care Connectors prior to applying for a role with local PCN (Primary Care Networks)/GP Practice. As well as for existing practitioners wishing to develop their skill set and learn innovative engagement approaches such as Personalisation, Active Listening, Motivational Interviewing, Diversity Assurance, Health Coaching and Relationship Building.
learning
outcomes
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Gain knowledge of what Social Prescribing is and how to implement it in their own surgery/organisation/settings.
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Understand when it is appropriate to signpost or refer clients to other agencies.
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·Demonstrate good practice when referring or signposting clients (Safeguarding, GDPR, Surgery Policies and Lone Working).
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·Know how to monitor and evaluate client referrals to other agencies.
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·Identify barriers to the approach in their own settings and plan for solutions to these barriers
£250 Per person
Course details
This introductory course is aimed at practitioners wishing to train as Link Workers/Social Prescribers/Care Connectors prior to applying for a role with local PCN (Primary Care Networks)/GP Practice. As well as for existing practitioners wishing to develop their skill set and learn innovative engagement approaches such as Personalisation, Active Listening, Motivational Interviewing, Diversity Assurance, Health Coaching and Relationship Building.
learning
outcomes
Gain knowledge of what Social Prescribing is and how to implement it in their own surgery/organisation/settings.
​
Understand when it is appropriate to signpost or refer clients to other agencies.
​
Demonstrate good practice when referring or signposting clients (Safeguarding, GDPR, Surgery Policies and Lone Working Know how to monitor and evaluate client referrals to other agencies.
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Identify barriers to the approach in their own settings and plan for solutions to these barriers
