Wellbeing Service 12-week programme

Posted 1 month ago in West Northamptonshire Council

Formerly the Supporting Independence Programme, the new WNC Wellbeing Service, is working alongside Adult Social Care to support individuals over 18, free of charge, to prevent and/or delay any decline in independence. Working with individuals on a one-to-one basis, the Wellbeing Service can provide tailored, in-house support in several areas of their life and aim to maximise all the support on offer in their local community, reducing the need for health and Adult Social Care services.

Examples of support include:

• Opportunities to meet with an Advisor to 'Walk and Talk' with the aim of becoming more active and increasing socialisation.
• Support to access social opportunities within the local community to reduce isolation, including volunteering and clubs, groups and events to suit hobbies and interests.
• In-house Friendship Groups and OTAGO classes (strength and balance exercise).
• Identification, support and referrals as appropriate to support daily life including housing support and financial advice.
• Identification, intervention and support for low-level mental health and emotional difficulties using behaviour change strategies.
• Advice, information and support on lifestyle issues such as nutrition, smoking and alcohol use.
• Support with budget planning, meal planning, long and short term goal setting.
• Identification and initial assessments of issues such as memory & continence concerns and making appropriate referrals.

Individuals can self-refer, or make a referral on someone else’s behalf (with consent). This can be done by completing a short referral form via the link below. A member of the administration team will endeavour to contact individuals within two working days of receiving the referral, to arrange an initial appointment. 

Wellbeing Service | West Northamptonshire Council

If you have any further queries, please contact the administration team on  Wellbeingservice@westnorthants.gov.uk