Live Well Wakefield is a social prescribing and supported self-management service.
We are a team of advisors and link workers who work one-to-one with people to help address their non-medical needs. This support could be relating to social isolation, housing, employment, education, mobility, lifestyle changes, finances, and more.
Our self-management support offers a range of short workshops and longer programmes, offering practical skills to help anyone aged 18+ to manage the impact of a long term physical or mental health condition. Topics covered include managing chronic pain and fatigue improving self-confidence by setting goals and dealing with difficult emotions. By learning and sharing skills together with others you can improve your quality of life. Our support is also open to those who are caring for someone with a long-term condition
For more details on our self management programmes and workshops, our service, and to make an online self referral, please go to our website: Live Well Wakefield.
*To register for the service you must be 18+ and live in an area covered by Wakefield Council and/or be registered with a Wakefield GP.
Times
Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm.
Categories
Learning disabilities, Living at home, Things to do, Get healthy, Housing & accommodation, Money matters, Employment & skills, Advice & guidance, Support for carers
Suitable for
People needing help with housing, People wanting to get fitter, People needing help caring for someone, People struggling to cope, People worried about money, People needing food
Accessibility
Dementia friendly, Autism friendly, Deaf or hard of hearing friendly, Blind / partially sighted friendly
Minimum age
18