Jennifer Neff

With social prescribing explicitly identified as a priority in the £42 million Accelerating Reform Fund, Jennifer Neff, former Community Development Worker and Managing Director of Access Elemental Social Prescribing highlights the significant impact this can have on adult social care.

This paper outlines a small study undertaken to assess user perspectives on the concept of social prescription services. Social prescribing is a mechanism linking patients in primary care with non-medical sources of support within the community. The work presented here supports the idea of patients becoming ‘active partners’ by providing health literature that is designed to suit their health literacy along with a service which introduces patients to actual programmes and services in their… Show more

This paper outlines a small study undertaken to assess user perspectives on the concept of social prescription services. Social prescribing is a mechanism linking patients in primary care with non-medical sources of support within the community. The work presented here supports the idea of patients becoming ‘active partners’ by providing health literature that is designed to suit their health literacy along with a service which introduces patients to actual programmes and services in their local area which suit their specific condition. By using innovative digital technology patient engagement is encouraged leading to greater self-care and independence in relation to long-term condition management. For more information contact jennifer@inyourelement.me Show less

The findings in this report will be used to inform an action plan that will be developed in collaboration with the key stakeholders who can influence the age friendliness of this region.

Over 200 older people had their say on what makes Derry a great place to grow older. They shared their thoughts, fears and aspirations about growing older here and outlined the challenges they face. They identified solutions to overcome the challenges and all agreed that yes, this is a good place to grow… Show more

The findings in this report will be used to inform an action plan that will be developed in collaboration with the key stakeholders who can influence the age friendliness of this region.

Over 200 older people had their say on what makes Derry a great place to grow older. They shared their thoughts, fears and aspirations about growing older here and outlined the challenges they face. They identified solutions to overcome the challenges and all agreed that yes, this is a good place to grow older; we just need; ‘all the relevant sectors and organisations to commit to focusing on what can be improved’. Show less

The Early Intervention Vision:
“This City and District becomes the best place to be born and grow up in by providing
opportunities for every child and young person to reach their full potential.”

The Early Intervention Mission:
“Work with children, young people and families to create and enhance the City & District as an integrated early intervention environment”

The Early Intervention Aims are:
1. Children in the DCC area get the best start in life and are ready to… Show more

The Early Intervention Vision:
“This City and District becomes the best place to be born and grow up in by providing
opportunities for every child and young person to reach their full potential.”

The Early Intervention Mission:
“Work with children, young people and families to create and enhance the City & District as an integrated early intervention environment”

The Early Intervention Aims are:
1. Children in the DCC area get the best start in life and are ready to succeed
2. The DCC area, as an Early Intervention City and Region, has improved life chances by working with children, young people and families, particularly those at risk from adverse circumstances
3. Children and Young people in the Derry City Council area are happy, successful, informed, confident and positive citizens Show less