A strengths-based approach moves away from what people cannot do. Instead, it embraces an individual's ambitions and targets wellbeing improvement by building on personal and community assets.
Read nowMyType1 is an online portal designed to empower individuals living with Type 1 diabetes to take control of their health. We are thrilled to announce that the Joy GP App will have a built in pathway to MyType1, bringing support to more people with Type 1 diabetes and their families.
Read nowDigital technology creates a wide range of opportunities for improving the delivery of social prescribing programmes, from increased cost-effectiveness to a superior client experience through automation and communication.
Read nowWith a strong understanding of local community needs, social prescribing can ease the burden on healthcare services, such as 28% fewer GP consultations and 24% fewer attendances at A&E.
Read nowJoy is thrilled to announce a partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support. Rolling out over the next month, the Macmillan Cancer Support line will be embedded in the Joy GP app. Referrals can be made to Macmillan directly bringing a wealth of resources and support to individuals and families impacted by cancer diagnoses.
Read nowLink Workers are champions of social prescribing. Proactive and flexible, they empower people to take control of their wellbeing journey, offering continuous support and motivation along the way. But what exactly makes a good Social Prescriber?
Read nowSocial prescribing complements medical care by offering an alternative form of support that emphasises social needs, such as increased community belonging and reduced feelings of loneliness.
Read nowEven though social prescribing is not a substitute for psychological support, it facilitates opportunities for other forms of local community care and enables additional support for socially-determined mental health concerns.
Read nowWhile quick prescriptions may only treat the symptoms of a condition, Social Prescribing Link Workers can offer patients the necessary time to identify and tackle root causes.
Read nowThe success of social prescribing depends on the quality and stability of its support infrastructure, from a strong, reliable VCSE sector and trained Link Workers to secure funding for local groups, activities and services.
Read nowFrom wellbeing to service user satisfaction - these are the metrics that demonstrate the efficacy of social prescribing to help increase funding and convince policymakers.
Read nowSleepstation is a digital sleep clinic offering evidence based and clinically validated sleep therapy and a proven solution for chronic insomnia. The Joy GP App will streamline insomnia referrals to Sleepstation with a built in form directly in EMIS or SystmOne.
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