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Services

Discover our range of pioneering health, work and wellbeing programmes delivered on behalf of the NHS, Local authorities and other stakeholders, all of which have been designed to create sustainable change for individuals and for local communities

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Alternative Solutions is a ‘hands on’ NHS social prescribing programme supporting individuals aged 18 years and over who live in Cheshire and are registered at GP practices within the Primary Care Networks of:

Nantwich and Rural Areas, Crewe (Eaglebridge), Crewe Grosvenor and Hungerford Rope Green

The programme supports individuals with a wide range of social, emotional or practical needs to take greater control of their own health and wellbeing. Individuals can be referred to the Alternative Solutions programme via their GP practice.

For GP practice staff, you can refer your patients via social prescribing found on EMIS.

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Alternative Solutions addresses the consequences of non-medical issues on an individual’s life and wellbeing, including:

Lifestyle issues (exercise, diet, sleep) Managing health conditions effectively Social factors (isolation, relationships) Confidence, positivity, hope Personal finances Work, volunteering and training

On referral to Alternative Solutions, individuals are assigned an individual link worker who provides tailored support, working as a partner towards improved health and wellbeing.

This can be on the phone, face to face, or within the community at GP surgeries.

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The service provides a range of support including managing symptoms, housing support, benefit advice, LGBT advice, debt management and employment advice and guidance.

If you are an individual and think we can help you, speak to your GP practice to be referred to your social prescriber.

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Be Well

Over the years, Pathways CIC has developed prototypes and delivered specialist ‘In-Work’ Support services that are designed to support our clients, who are in employment, but who may be struggling to stay in work due to their health, a health condition or a disability. Our services are designed to provide solutions for clients for common sickness absence, including mental health and physical health. We have a team of specialists who will design a bespoke intervention programme to help clients stay in, or return to, work, based on their needs.
Pathways CIC is a partner to Be Well Manchester, which works in partnership with the NHS, Manchester City Council and other stakeholders to deliver health and wellbeing innovation. You can refer your patients in to the Be Well service via EMIS alternatively you can email bewell.mcr@nhs.net. For further information on this service please visit the website link below

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Working Well Work and Health

Pathways CIC are partners to the delivery of the Working Well Work and Health programme, which aims to support both the long-term unemployed and individuals with disabilities into sustainable employment.

For further information on this service please visit the website link below:

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Pathways 50+

Pathways 50+

Our Pathways 50+ Service provides Wellbeing support for North Manchester’s unemployed residents aged 50+

The service offers peer support opportunities, giving our clients the chance to connect with like-minded individuals and engage in enriching group activities whilst receiving the personalised support they need.

 Whether it’s navigating financial challenges, feeling the weight of social isolation or seeking to bridge the digital divide, Pathways 50+ is here to help.

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