Page 46 • The HERALD • 5th June 2025 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v Kit Davison FHP MCFHP MAFHP Qualified Foot Health Practitioner • Corns, Calluses, ingrown toenails, • Athlete’s Foot and thickened toenails. • Toenail and fingernail cutting. Flexible appointments and home visits available. 07752 674591 kdavison@kdfootcare.co.uk http://kdfootcare.co.uk Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Social Prescribing Service Helping Connect People With Their Local Communities Sometimes people visit their GP practice with health issues which have non-medical causes like loneliness, anxiety, debt and unemployment. In these cases, a medical prescription is o en not the best solution. ere are now 90 social prescribers working in GP practices across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight who can support patients in these situations to get the right help. Social prescribers work with patients and their families to help them access a range of local services that provide practical or emotional support and guidance. ese services include arts and cra s, writing, employment related skills like CV workshops, healthy eating groups, group learning, sports and physical activity as well as volunteering opportunities to name a few. Amelia Jackson, a social prescriber at a GP practice forward to working closely with patients in the local community to improve their health and wellbeing.” Dr Zaid Hirmiz, a local GP and deputy chief medical o cer at NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight said: “When patients come to see me with illnesses such as depression and loneliness, quite often, providing them with medication isn’t the right course of action. This is where our brilliant team of social prescribers come in as they have the knowledge of local services and groups that can help to provide a more long-term, sustainable solution to best help the patient. I am confident that this will contribute to enhance the health and wellbeing of our local residents for years to come.” How does it work? If you feel that you would bene t from seeing a social prescriber, please contact your GP. A er your appointment with a social prescriber they will work with you to agree a plan to help you achieve your goals through exploring what is important in your life. ey will then identify what local services could bene t you. e team will be there for you while you are on this journey and follow up appointments will be available to ensure you are happy with the process to ensure that you are on the right track to reaching your goals. in Hampshire said: “I have been working as a social prescriber for the last 18 months and I have seen firsthand the difference the role can have on individuals, their families and the wider community. It is a crucial role in supporting people to access help and services for issues that may require an alternative solution to medical treatment. Our GPs are working harder than ever before and are seeing more and more patients each month and my role is also reducing some of that pressure and demand on our doctors. I really enjoy being a social prescriber and I look Social Prescriber Amelia Living After Loss ‘Living A er Loss’ Bereavement Support Group is provided in Partnership with the Red and Green Practice, Hythe and Black eld Patient Participation Group, Waterside Health Centre. Meet others who have experienced loss, to talk and share in a safe environment. e team, led by Dot Croall, will be on hand to listen, and support you, and provide information on useful resources. Tea, co ee and snacks will be provided, and you are welcome to come and go at any time that suits you. Sessions run on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, 2pm-4pm at Waterside Homecare Services in the old Barclays bank building in Hythe. On the 2nd Monday of the month, 2pm-4pm, at the Lighthouse Community Church, A326, Hardley Green and on the 4th Monday of the month at Bethany Gospel Hall, Holbury, 2pm-4pm, please feel free to take a friend or relative along with you. For further information visit: www.LivingA erLoss. co.uk or telephone Dot Croall: 023 8019 6643, email her direct at: dcroall@hotmail.com or email: info@ LivingA erLoss.co.uk Totton Sing For Life Choir Wessex Cancer Support has four singing groups called Sing for Life. e groups are based in Totton, Cosham, Isle of Wight and Salisbury. e Sing for Life groups are therapeutic groups for cancer patients and their families or carers to go along and sing each week with no pressure to perform, just to have fun, provide relaxation, support and meet like-minded people. e Totton choir provides two hours of escapism and meets on Wednesday at Hounsdown Community Centre from 2pm-4pm. Wessex Cancer Support o ers free emotional support services for people a ected by cancer, whilst the singing groups are free to join and attend, a suggested donation of £2.50 to help the Charity to continue to o er vital support for people a ected by cancer would be welcomed. If you would like more information and would like to join their welcoming, friendly singing group please contact Dudley, Sing for Life Choir Leader via email: singforlife.totton@wessexcancer.org.uk
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