BCVS Community Advisor
Themes: Advocacy, , Bereavement and Grief, , , , Coronavirus Support, Counselling, Deaf/Hearing Impaired, , , , , , , , Learning Disabilities, , Mental Health, , Physical Disabilities, , Public Sector Services, , , Transport, , Visual Impairment
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The BCVS Community Advisor/ In-house Link Worker can offer supported navigation for all patients registered with a Bassetlaw GP.
IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF BASSETLAW RESIDENTS THROUGH SUPPORTED
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION INTO LOCAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS
The Community Advisor is a specialist with a wealth of knowledge and experience about services across Bassetlaw, helping individuals to access non-medical support services from voluntary organisations and community groups.
Anyone over the age of 16 who is registered with a Bassetlaw GP can access this service.
You can ask at your GP Reception when the Community Advisor will be visiting your local surgery or contact us directly here at BCVS.
The Community Advisor will discuss with the individual how one of the many voluntary or community services may help them improve their health and wellbeing alongside any existing medical treatment.
The Community Advisor can help you to:
Identify groups which may offer additional support to help you understand and manage your medical condition
Access community social groups by giving you a named contact and specific group information
Access benefits, debt and welfare advice
Address loneliness and isolation issues by encouraging participation with local activity group
Access information and advice on a wide range of services for the whole family
Your Community Advisor will be able to identify suitable support options and they will afford the time to find contact details of the leaders of groups and services to make the access as smooth as possible.
IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF BASSETLAW RESIDENTS THROUGH SUPPORTED
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION INTO LOCAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS
The Community Advisor is a specialist with a wealth of knowledge and experience about services across Bassetlaw, helping individuals to access non-medical support services from voluntary organisations and community groups.
Anyone over the age of 16 who is registered with a Bassetlaw GP can access this service.
You can ask at your GP Reception when the Community Advisor will be visiting your local surgery or contact us directly here at BCVS.
The Community Advisor will discuss with the individual how one of the many voluntary or community services may help them improve their health and wellbeing alongside any existing medical treatment.
The Community Advisor can help you to:
Identify groups which may offer additional support to help you understand and manage your medical condition
Access community social groups by giving you a named contact and specific group information
Access benefits, debt and welfare advice
Address loneliness and isolation issues by encouraging participation with local activity group
Access information and advice on a wide range of services for the whole family
Your Community Advisor will be able to identify suitable support options and they will afford the time to find contact details of the leaders of groups and services to make the access as smooth as possible.
Area: Bassetlaw
Contact Details
BCVS@ThePriory
The Old Abbey School
S80 2BU
rebecca.stanser@bcvs.org.uk
01909 476118
https://www.bcvs.org.uk/