Social Prescriber
Social prescribers are an important part of the general practice team. They assist patients to link in with community services and support systems
Join the Macmillan Cancer Support Learning Hub to access useful education and training courses, toolkits and resources to help you in your role.
For more information on social prescribing, watch this video produced by the Healthy London Partnership
Click on the video to watch Social Prescribing: Back to basics, November 2021
For more information on Digital Inclusion and Social Prescribing, 15 December 2021
Thriving Communities: The Landscape of Social Prescribing in the East of England
Training and Development Opportunities:
License for CDEP Courses - CDEP has five levels (as per the UK Diabetics Competency Framework.
Read moreFor all professionals who come into contact with children and young people with asthma.
Read moreThe Dementia Interpreter course will allow you to begin to learn the language of dementia, and truly understand how communication can change for people living with dementia.
Read moreThis is a comprehensive in-depth resource on frailty in older people. It is aimed at health and social care professionals who provide care and services for older people living with frailty.
Read moreFree suicide bereavement training provided by the academy at Harmless.
Read moreThe Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS Training Hub have set up a collaborative research forum. We are keen for all clinicians and/or practices to be part of this forum.
Read moreThe new Oliver McGowan training on Learning Disability and Autism is being rolled out across health and social care in Hertfordshire and west Essex.
Read morePlease see below a list of Hospice's across Hertfordshire and West Essex which offer an education programme. Please use the links under each hospice to find out more.
Read moreMonthly IPC and COVID guidance update webinars
Read moreThis 15-minute course aims to provide education and raise awareness of vulval cancer.
Read moreA highly practical programme to meet the needs of new or prospective Social Prescribing Link Workers in Primary Care or in the Community
Read moreTHESE SESSIONS ARE OPEN TO ALL, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.
Read moreZSA's FREE online training courses teach you the skills and confidence to have a potentially life-saving conversation with someone you’re worried about.
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Primary Care Lunch Time Webinars 2022-2023
Come and join our lunch time webinars, they are open to all primary care colleagues (clinical and non-clinical). Every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Dates and planned agenda below