Social Prescribing – Norwich & Broadland
SERVICE OFFER:
We offer support to people who are experiencing either physical or mental health problems which are being caused or exacerbated by social circumstances and who may, therefore, be frequently attending primary or secondary health services. Advice, support and guidance is available in relation to a number of issues including budgeting, housing, social isolation, family and relationships, care and carers, consumer and welfare benefits. We are not able to provide debt or legal advice.
CRITERIA:
Our service is open to anybody aged 18 or over and who is registered to a GP in the Norwich Primary Care Network. Please note that not all Broadland practices are in the Norwich PCN. To find out more please e-mail livingwellworkers@ncab.org.uk
LILY – West Norfolk
SERVICE OFFER:
We offer support and advice in befriending, family, loneliness and social isolation and mental health.
CRITERIA:
Our service is offered to all adults in West Norfolk.
Deaf Connexions
http://deafconnexions.org.uk/SERVICE OFFER:
We offer advice on discrimination, education, healthcare and welfare benefits.
CRITERIA:
Our advocacy service is for people in Norwich and East Norfolk.
West Norfolk Disability Information Service (referrals paused)
http://www.wndis.org.uk/SERVICE OFFER:
WNDIS (West Norfolk Disability Information Service) provides information, advice and an advocacy service for disabled people and carers.
CRITERIA:
We offer our service to disabled people and carers in West Norfolk.
Mancroft Advice Project (MAP)
http://www.map.uk.netSERVICE OFFER:
We offer advice in the following areas: housing; money and benefits; employment, education and training; being a young parent; relationships, sex and sexual health; gender identity; mental health; drugs and alcohol.
CRITERIA:
We offer this service to 11–25-year-olds.
Norfolk and Waveney Community Support
http://www.communitysupportnw.org.ukSERVICE OFFER: We offer short-term healthcare support and companionship to help rebuild independence and confidence.
CRITERIA: Support can be provided to residents of Norfolk and Waveney who are 18 or over. We cannot accept requests for personal care, respite or support for those with complex needs.
Future Projects Support (Norwich and local only)
http://www.futureprojects.org.ukSERVICE OFFER:
Through our various programmes we provide advice and support on education, employment, welfare benefits and wellbeing, aiming to empower our clients to improve their confidence and skills and overcome exclusion. In addition to our one-to-one support, we offer a wide range of group based activities.
CRITERIA:
We offer support to families and individuals who are facing mentally and financially challenging situations. We only operate in Norwich and the immediate local area.
Community Action Norwich (Lakenham and Tuckswood)
https://www.communityactionnorwich.co.uk/SERVICE OFFER: We provide support in family matters, employment, finances and loneliness and isolation.
CRITERIA: We offer our services to people in the area of Lakenham and Tuckswood, Norwich.
How NCAN Partners Work Together
Membership Any organisation can be a member of the Norfolk Community Advice Network. Membership is divided into two groups: Accredited Members: To become an Accredited Member of NCAN your organisation must hold a recognised accreditation for the area(s) of advice you provide. Recognised accreditations are: Registration with the Financial Conduct Authority Office of the Immigration
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