Social Prescriber appointments available at the practice every week - please contact us to book an appointment
Social Prescriber
As part of its wider prevention programme, North Yorkshire County Council has invested in a new Living Well team. The Living Well Coordinators will work with individuals (and their carers) who are on the cusp of becoming regular users of health and social care services by helping them access their local community and supporting them find their own solutions to their health and wellbeing goals. The role will help to reduce loneliness and isolation and help to prevent or resolve issues for people before they become a crisis.
As well as working with many teams within the council (such as public health and Stronger Communities), the living well team will also be working in partnership with NHS clinical Commissioning groups, district councils and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSE).
Fairfax Health and Wellbeing Hub
Bookings can be made by calling the centre: 01423 883614 or email Fairfax@harrogate.gov.uk
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Monday
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17:45-19:00
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Walking Netball
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Take a walk on the wild side! This is a slower version of the game; it is netball, but at a walking pace. Suitable for all ages and levels of fitness.
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Monday
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19:00-20:30
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Halo
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Leisure and social club open to disabled people aged 14 and over
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Tuesday
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09:30-10:30
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Total Body Workout
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This class targets fat burning, improves muscle tone and posture, in a friendly and informal session.
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Tuesday
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10:00-12:00
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Beginners computer course
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Beginners computers, bookings taken by NYCC
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Tuesday
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11:00-12:00
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Strong and Steady
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Exercise session for people with Parkinson conditions. Chair based or standing exercises focusing on: balance; correct body position and alignment; walking ability and strength.
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Tuesday
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12:30-13:00
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Exercise after stroke
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Specifically developed sessions to help stroke survivors progressively recover: lost balance; co-ordination; functional strength; movement and flexibility.
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Tuesday
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15:00-16:00
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Cardiac Rehab
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A circuit based exercise class designed specifically for people who have had a cardiac event to improve physical and mental wellbeing. In partnership with Harrogate District Hospital Cardiac rehabilitation Nurses.
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Tuesday
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16:00-17:00
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Cardiac Rehab
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A circuit based exercise class designed specifically for people who have had a cardiac event to improve physical and mental wellbeing. In partnership with Harrogate District Hospital Cardiac rehabilitation Nurses.
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Tuesday
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18:30-20:30
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Senior Youth Club
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Youth club for young people aged 11-18yrs.
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Wednesday
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09:30-11:00
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T’ai Chi
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Non strenuous and benefits joints, muscles and posture. Open to all.
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Wednesday
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11:30-12:30
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Pilates and Stretch
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Lengthen and strengthen muscles, improve your core strength, stability and mobility. A friendly and welcoming session. Suitable for ages 16+, all abilities.
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Wednesday
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12:30-13:30
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Lunch Club
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Enjoy a two course meal with tea and coffee in a warm and friendly environment.
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Wednesday
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13:30-14:30
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Fit Mummy, Happy baby
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Fun physical activity for mum and baby using exercises that can be transferred to the home setting. Feel fitter, feel healthier and meet new friends. GP consent to exercise applies.
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Wednesday
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18:30-20:30
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Springboard
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Youth club specifically for young people who have autism or Asperger’s syndrome.
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Thursday
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09:30-10:30
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Heart Arrhythmia exercise class
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Specific exercise class for participants with heart arrthymia.
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Thursday
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10:00-11:00
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Beginner running club
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Friendly beginners running group, we follow the couch to 5k programme and will have you running in no time.
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Thursday
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11:00-12:00
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Fit 4 Function
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Class designed to improve posture, strength, agility, co-ordination, balance and general health to reduce risk of falls.
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Thursday
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12:30-13:30
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Exercise for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee
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Specific class for people with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee.
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Thursday
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13:45-14:45
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Age UK Yoga
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Bookings taken through Age UK.
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Thursday
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14:45-17:00
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Cardiac Rehab
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A circuit based exercise class designed specifically for people who have had a cardiac event to improve physical and mental wellbeing. In partnership with Harrogate District Hospital Cardiac rehabilitation Nurses.
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Thursday
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17:00-18:00
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Mental Health Run group
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Friendly beginners running group, we follow the couch to 5k programme. The focus of the group is fun in a social environment, with like-minded people.
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Thursday
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18:00-19:00
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In Motion Fitness
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Fitness training for young people aged 12-14.
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Thursday
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19:15-20:00
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Metafit
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High Intensity Interval training. Get fit, have fun.
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Thursday
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20:00-21:00
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Zumba
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Fitness programme featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance. Come and join the party.
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Friday
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11:00-12:00
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Exercise for Falls prevention
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Exercise class for those who have fallen or at a high risk of falling. The class will help improve posture, strength, agility, co-ordination and balance.
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Friday
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13:30-14:30
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Exercise after stroke
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Specifically developed sessions to help stroke survivors progressively recover: lost balance; co-ordination; functional strength; movement and flexibility.
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Friday
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17:30-19:00
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Junior Youth Club
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Junior youth club for children aged 7-11yrs.
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Saturday
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10:00-13:00
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KISS
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Fun inclusive play activities, open to children aged 5-11yrs. Children with complex needs can be supported.
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North Yorkshire Sport
North Yorkshire Sport are leading on a number of programmes that uses sport and physical activity to improve the lives of local residents. They have developed a number of programmes that address the needs of a variety of different demographic groups including:
What do they do
Living Well in North Yorkshire aims to improve the health; wellbeing and independence of adults and in doing so reduce their use of formal support services, including emergency admissions to hospital. The core principles of the service are:
- To provide free, time limited, targeted, support for appropriate people, not a default for all.
- To promote independence and facilitate self-help
- To work with individuals, not do for
- To facilitate self-assessments and make referrals where appropriate.
- To complement existing services, not to replicate voluntary services already in existence
- To provide practical advice, information and support
Living Well Coordinators will spend time with individuals on a one-to-one basis to
- Identify what is important to them, what potential networks of support they have and what their priorities are. They will work with individuals to achieve the outcomes that are important to them.
- Help them make simple changes to their lifestyle and their home environment. This may, for example, include providing basic advice to help people be more active, improve their mobility and therefore increase their independence and reduce the risk of falling,
- Identify barriers and challenges to maintaining or improving their wellbeing and independence, and help to remove those barriers. For example, finding ways for a person to attend a local community group
As well as supporting people to maximise their own health, wellbeing and independence, Living Well Coordinators have excellent knowledge of local services and initiatives and where necessary they will support people to access those services.
This might range from access to home adaptations, such as a grab rail to prevent someone having a fall in their own home, support to access a local friendship club to stop someone feeling isolated, to providing advice on healthy living and sign posting to lifestyle services.
In addition to working with individuals, Living Well Coordinators will be extra eyes and ears in the community. They will provide feedback on the quality and availability of low level support in the community to health and care commissioners.
They will also support the work of the stronger communities team to identify gaps, needs and community assets, providing information for the community directory. They will be visible in their local area; developing networks and links with other important services, such as community support officers, GPs, pharmacies, and community leaders.
Who can help
Living Well can support adults who are currently not eligible for on-going social care support and who are:
- Individuals who are lonely and / or socially isolated
- Individuals who have had a recent loss of a support network; including bereavement
- Individuals who have had a loss of confidence due to a recent change / event
- Individuals requiring face to face information, advice and guidance
This may be older people or people with physical, learning disabilities, sensory impairment or mental health needs.