Social Prescribing

 
Shirehampton Lawrence Weston Avonmouth

Introduction

Social Prescribing Link Workers at Shirehampton Group Practice work with patients in an individual way to look at what matters most to them, using foundations of personalised care to improve mental health and wellbeing.

If you don’t feel ready to book an appointment yet, here is some information to consider about what’s on offer in your local area, and what ‘wellbeing’ really means.

Ways to Wellbeing

Evidence shows us that there are clear actions you can take to boost your mood and help yourself to create positive mental health.

1. Connect with other people

Good relationships help to build self-esteem and opportunities to share experiences. They form a support network.

2. Be physically active

This can be anything you enjoy, at any level that suits you.

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3. Learn new skills or discover new knowledge

Learning raises self-esteem and confidence, and can help to build new friendships.

4. Give to others

This might be by volunteering to give your time, or small acts of kindness. This also raises self-esteem and a sense of purpose.

5. Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)

This can help you enjoy life and understand more about yourself.  It’s easy to get stuck worrying about the past or the future. Mindfulness helps you focus on the present.

NHS Mind Plan Tool

The NHS have created an easy, quick Mind Plan tool which can help you to feel more in control and reduce anxiety. Once you have your plan, you will find that there are groups and activities really near by, in Shirehampton, Lawrence Weston and Avonmouth, which can help you get started to work on the suggestions made for you.

Try the NHS Mind Plan Tool

Shirehampton

Don’t forget to read your The Shire newspaper, available to pick up every month all round the village.

You can also see it online in exactly the same format (just like the real thing!).

Find out more.

Connect with other people

  • Shirehampton Living Room - coffee and a chat, at the Library - Tuesday: 3pm to 5pm
  • Ladies’ Choir, at the Library - Tuesday: 11am to 1pm
  • Welcome Space at Cotswold Community Centre - Thursday: 10am to 12pm
  • Hub’s Cups at the JTE Hub - Monday: 11am
  • Shire Social Group at the Public Hall - Thursday: 10am

Be Physically Active

  • Line Dancing at the Public Hall - Tuesday: 2pm to 3pm
  • Over 75s Exercise at the Public Hall - Wednesday: 2pm to 3pm
  • Pilates at the Cotswold Community Centre - Monday: 9.30am to 10.30am
  • Table Tennis at the Cotswold Community Centre - Thursday: 8am

Learn New Skills or Knowledge

Shire Stitchers at the Public Hall - 3rd Wednesday of the month: 7.30pm
Family History Group at the Public Hall - 2nd Thursday of the month: 6pm
Board Games at the JTE Hub - Tuesday: 5pm to 8pm
Crafting Group at St Mary’s Tithe Barn - 2nd Saturday of the month: 10am

Give to others

Litter picks regularly, see The Shire for dates.

Why not help keep The Shire running by volunteering to deliver it, or support the editors?

Email: editor@shire.org.uk

Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)

Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation at the Library - Sunday: 6.30pm

Fulligrove House in Woodwell Road - beautiful gardens where you can have a cream tea and sit in peace.

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Lawrence Weston

The key hub for all information here is Ambition, now in their brand-new building behind Lidl.  The churches also have lots going on:

  • St Peter’s and the Rock, also by Lidl, 
  • the Community Church on King’s Weston Lane near Our Lady of the Rosary school, 
  • the Hope Church and Cafe on the roundabout near Oasis Academy Long Cross

Find out more.

Connect with other people

  • Renew Cafe at the Hope Church and Cafe - Tuesday: 9.30am
  • Coffee Morning at the Rock - Wednesday: 10am
  • Community Wellbeing Circle at Ambition - Thursday: 10am
  • Boing sessions for pre-schoolers at the Community church, daily in term-time

Be Physically Active

  • Circuits Class at Ambition - Tuesday: term-times 9.45am
  • React exercise: for older people wishing to maintain independence, at Ambition - Thursday: 2pm
  • Walking group at Lawrence Weston Farm - Wednesday: 2pm
  • Gardening group at Lawrence Weston Farm - Friday: 10am
  • Park Run at Blaise Castle - Saturday: 9am (run or walk 5k or just watch, great community feel)

Learn New Skills or Knowledge

  • Needles at Ambition - Thursday: 12.15pm
  • Men In Sheds at Ambition - Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 10am
  • Get Confident with Numbers at Ambition, starting 10 January 2025 with Community Learning

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Give to others

Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)

Try the free InsightTimer app for guided meditations, mindfulness and much more.

Avonmouth

Avonmouth Community Centre is the place to keep an eye on!  

Under new management, it’s had a new lease of life and is a friendly vibrant place to be.  

All the below are there unless otherwise specified.

Find out more.

Connect with other people

  • Community Soup, eat in or take away - Wednesday: 12pm
  • FAB Cafe for older people - Monday: 2.30pm
  • Lunch Club: two courses for just £5 - Thursday: 12.30pm
  • Toddlers group - Tuesday: 10am

Be Physically Active

  • New Age Kurling (indoor gentle sport suitable for all) - Monday: 1.30pm
  • Line Dancing Wednesday: 7.30pm
  • Garden Club - Tuesday: 2pm
  • Bowling at the Bowls Club near the Rugby Club. Call 07425 847323 for more information.

Learn New Skills or Knowledge

  • Art Group; bring your own project - Wednesday: 2pm
  • Knitting and Crochet, in the Library - Monday & Thursday: 10am

Give to others

Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)

  • Yoga, all levels welcome - Monday: 6pm 

Summary

These services and resources are just a taster of what’s out there in our thriving local community.

If they sound interesting but you would like support to access them, please ask a member of practice staff for a referral to our friendly Social Prescribing Link Workers.