Blend – A youth collective for 11 to 16 year olds in Bude, North Cornwall. Implementing a new way of looking at youth support by empowering members to run a fun and dynamic project for themselves.

Reading Well for children provides quality-assured information, stories and advice to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. Books have been chosen and recommended by leading health professionals and co-produced with children and families.

The booklist is targeted at children in Key Stage 2 (aged 7-11), but includes titles aimed at a wide range of reading levels to support less confident readers, and to encourage children to read together with their siblings and carers.

The books are available to borrow from your local library. Selected titles are also available to borrow as e-books and audiobooks.

You can download our guide to the book collection and our booklist prescriber leaflet to use the collection.

Reading Well for mental health provides helpful information and support for managing common mental health conditions, or dealing with difficult feelings and experiences. Some books also include personal stories from people who are living with or caring for someone with mental health needs.

The books are available to borrow from your local library. Selected titles are also available to borrow as e-books and audiobooks.

Browse the books on the list below or download a full overview of the titles here

Reading Well Books on Prescription for Dementia recommends books you might find helpful if you have dementia, are caring for someone with dementia or would like to find out more about the condition.

The books provide information and advice, support for living well, advice for relatives and carers, and personal stories. They are endorsed by health professionals and can all be found in the local library.

Selected titles are also available to borrow as e-books and audiobooks.

Browse the books on the list below or download a full overview of the titles here.

Jean-Paul Winter, Louise Birch and Anita Maidment are our Social Prescribers. They are employed by our Primary Care Network, Coast & Country across 5 local practices: Stratton, Holsworthy and Hatherleigh, Bradworthy and Neetside. The team offer face-to-face and telephone appointments throughout the week and can be contacted through your usual surgery.

Social Prescribing is a way of linking people to the vast array of services, groups and activities provided locally to help people develop happier healthier lifestyles. Patients can be referred to our social prescribers by their GP, by contacting them directly at any of the named surgeries above, or by simply booking in to the clinics.

To book in with Louise (Stratton and Neetside surgeries), JP (Holsworthy and Bradworthy) or Anita (Holsworthy and Hatherleigh), please contact your usual surgery or use email: socialprescribing.pcnhbsv@nhs.net

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