Making Stuff Better - Episode 15 - Nathan Barnes

Nathan is a Patient Ambassador for South Leeds communities and has a really interesting role as a social prescriber. He is striving to do better every single day for the good of his patients.

Social prescribing helps people to address concerns in their life that are having a negative effect on their physical and mental wellbeing.  It could be debt problems, housing issues, loneliness…. or anything else.  It’s tailored to the individual and connects them to services that help them feel better and live healthier lives. Social isolation, emotional issues or wellbeing concerns can cause all sorts of conditions including anxiety, depression, stress and many more conditions.

By supporting people it can stop them even needing to visit a GP or go to A&E. This is great for the person and for the NHS!