Abi - SLW Posted or Updated on 20 Dec 2023

Responsibilities:

Working as a Link worker between the surgery, patients and local services in thecommunity reducing the pressure on the surgery for non- medication issues.

• Key component of Universal Personalised care
• Meeting practical, social and emotional needs affecting Patients health and wellbeing
• Holistic approach to addressing patients needs
• Dealing with various support scenarios e.g Blue badges, Bus passes, Transportationfor hospital appointments , Financial Support, Benefits advice, Medical devices(wheelchairs ) , Housing support and other unmet needs such as food, homelessness,Emotional support
• Mental health support, Family support, Carers support, Domestic Violence, Smoking/Alcohol abuse , Bereavement, Adult social care, Incontinence etc.

Appointments can be bookedwith Abi directly into the practice rota. Alternatively,email abimbola.ope-ewe@nhs.net