Social Prescribing & Community Wellbeing

We are in a time of rapid change with huge building projects in many areas. High on public health agendas is the issue of loneliness and social isolation.

JB Consulting works with developers and communities to support integration and long-term community wellbeing.

Part of NHS England's long term strategy in tackling the public health concerns around social isolation, poor mental and physical health and health inequalities is a move for GPs and statutory health providers towards social prescribing as a means for linking people to community activities and voluntary services. An ever-increasing and compelling evidence base suggests access to green space, nature, and community is essential to wellbeing.

JB Consulting helps developers and communities ensure green space is accessible while preserving essential habitat for wildlife, especially in urban environments. Green space helps people feel connected to nature and to each other. It also boosts fitness, mental health and wellbeing, and chronic disease management, thus addressing loneliness and helping community cohesion and inclusion while merging established communities with new, incoming ones.

Recent work includes:

Advising on and embedding social prescribing referral processes and pathways at Cody Dock Read More...

Clinical Fellowship in Personalised Care for North East London with Health Education England and the North East London Training Hub