Margaret - Social Prescriber

13/06/2025

As it's Loneliness Awareness Week, lets remember that loneliness is a natural human feeling — but when it lingers, it can seriously affect our mental and physical wellbeing.
That’s why this week, we’re encouraging open conversations and stronger connections.

🤝 You’re not alone — and you don’t have to face loneliness alone.
Our Social Prescribers are here to help. They can connect you to local activities, support groups, and friendly faces who can make a real difference in your day-to-day life.
Find out more about how they can help by visiting: https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/services/social-prescribers/

🌱 Let’s break the stigma.
💬 Let’s talk about it.
🧡 Let’s meet loneliness together.

Reach out to your GP team or ask about speaking to one of our Social Prescribers today!

13/06/2025

13/06/2025

We’re Short on Drivers — Could You Spare an Hour or Two here at Alsager Community Support

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we help local people get to the Civic lunch club — a lifeline for many who can’t get there on their own. It’s more than just a meal. It’s laughter, conversation, old friends reunited and new friendships made.

Right now, we’re short on volunteer drivers. Two of our brilliant team have had to step back temporarily, which means other volunteers are covering most of the shifts. They’ve been amazing — but it’s a lot. And it’s not sustainable long-term.

So if you live in or near Alsager, have a bit of free time during the week, and like the idea of helping people connect (and meeting some great people yourself), we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact:
📧 volunteering@alsagercommunitysupport.org.uk
📞01270 876605

13/06/2025

🧠💬 Kidsgrove Social Group 💬🧠
Are you or someone you care for living with mild to moderate dementia? Come along to the FREE Social Interaction Group – a fun and friendly space to connect, chat, and get moving! 🧡

📅 Every Thursday
🕝 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Whitehill Methodist Community Church, Whitehill Road, Kidsgrove, ST7 4DS

Expect activities, laughs, and a welcoming community. Carers are very welcome too!

📞 For more info: 01782 214999
📧 enquiries@approachstaffordshire.co.uk
🌐 www.approachstaffordshire.co.uk

17/04/2025

🌟 Carer Support Group🌟

Are you caring for someone with memory issues? Join the Approach Dementia Support’s FREE Carer Support Group —a friendly and supportive space where you can connect with others in similar situations. 🤝
Get valuable information, share experiences, and receive the support you need in your caring role. 💙

📅 Next Group Meeting: 22nd April 2025
🕚 Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
📍 Location: Talke Pits Village Hall, Talke Pits, ST7 1QQ

17/04/2025

We are excited to offer a First Aid Course for patients at the surgery on Thursday, 17th April, from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm in the meeting room downstairs which is free of charge!

To book a place, please visit the practice to complete your details on the clipboard at the front desk of reception.

Important: Only 12 places are available, so make sure to sign up soon!

10/04/2025

♥Kidsgrove Carers Support Group ♥
If you're looking after someone, we invite you to come along to our Carer Support Group at Kidsgrove Library!

This is a friendly space to meet with our staff, Social Prescribers, and other carers. Share experiences, get support, and enjoy a chat over a cuppa. ☕️

🗓 When: Tuesday 15th April 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
📍 Where: Kidsgrove Library

We'd love to see you there! 💙

27/02/2025

🌟The Carer Support and Advice Sessions at Talke 🌟

Are you a carer looking for support? Come along to the Carer Support and Advice sessions where the dedicated team at Approach are there to help! It’s a great chance to meet other carers, share experiences, and make new friendships in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

📍 Where? Talke Pits Village Hall, High Street, Talke Pits, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 1QQ
🗓️ When? Tuesday 25th February, 11am – 1pm.

For more information, contact:
📞 01782 214999
📧 enquiries@approachstaffordshire.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

27/12/2024

Newcastle-under-Lyme Council

22/11/2024

21/11/2024

Did you know that we are part of the Newcastle North PCN?
The NHS was created in 1948 and over time, the population has grown and more people are living longer. Many people are living with long term health conditions like heart disease and diabetes, many also suffer with mental health issues and may need to access their local health services more often.
To meet these needs, GP practices are working together with community social care, mental health practitioners, pharmacies, hospital, and voluntary services within their areas in groups of practices known as primary care networks (PCNs).

PCNs build on existing primary care services and enable greater provision of personalised, proactive, coordinated and more integrated health and social care for patients.
Newcastle North PCN Ltd brings together 5 GP practices across the North Staffordshire area. We have a range of staff to provide extra support to our practices & patients such as our Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Dietician, Paramedic, Mental Health Practitioners, Pharmacists, Social Prescribers, Physiotherapist and Care Home Team.

Why not head over to their website to find out a little more about the team & what they do? https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/

18/10/2024

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