Ways to Wellness reaches 7,000 referrals
The Ways to Wellness service has now reached the milestone of 7,000 referrals Read more
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BMJ Podcast - April 2019
Ways to Wellness' Chair Chris Drinkwater and Senior Link Worker Louise Cooke recently took part in a BMJ podcast on Social Prescribing. Read more
Ways to Wellness continues to deliver strong results
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Public Health Research Programme has committed approximately £500,000 in funding for Newcastle University and Durham University to conduct a 28-month study on the costs and effectiveness of Ways to Wellness. Read more
Newcastle University research with Ways to Wellness patients shows benefit of service.
Research shows that involvement in the Ways to Wellness service increases patients' feeling of control and self-confidence, reduces their social isolation and has a positive impact on their health-related behaviours, including weight loss, healthier eating and increased physical activity. Patients reported improved management of their long-term conditions, improved mental health, greater resilience and more effective problem-solving strategies. Read more