Sutton Vision provides a range of groups and activities and a volunteer-led service, that provides social connection for people who, because of their vision loss, would otherwise be isolated at home. We’re proud to fund one of Sutton Vision’s most beneficial programmes which is combating loneliness and isolation in the community, you can read about it here.
Sutton Vision is an established charity with a clear mission and track record of empowering people with vision loss for more than 50 years. Post-pandemic everything had changed for the community, so the charity surveyed members to better understand what people needed and wanted.
In this webinar Denise, CEO of Sutton Vision, talks through the outcome of those surveys and the 'network of friends' which has developed. She'll be joined by one of the members enjoying the connections and friendships she's built.
Social Prescribing - More than medicine
The work of Sutton Vision is heavily linked to the many benefits of social prescribing. We'll be joined by Rachel social prescribing service lead from Sutton Primary Care Networks, who'll talk us through the evidence and benefits of social prescribing and how it slots in with the services voluntary organisations such as Sutton Vision provide.
Save the date: Wednesday 25 June, 1-2pm
About the organisation
Sutton Vision is an established charity with a clear mission and track record of empowering people with vision loss for more than 50 years.
A local sight loss charity supporting and advocating on behalf of blind and vision impaired people living and working in the London Borough of Sutton. Services are led and delivered by people with lived experience of visual impairment and are open to anyone over the age of 18 living with sight loss, their family and friends.
Everyone’s sight loss journey is different and that’s Sutton Vision provides a wide range of services to enable and empower people with sight loss to live full and independent lives.
Sutton Primary Care Networks
Sutton Primary Care Networks (SPCN) brings together all Sutton GP practices to allow them to share resources and improve patient care.
One of the integral services the network provides is social prescribing, through link workers. Social Prescribing Link Workers have the time to talk to you about different areas of your life and how they are impacting on your health and wellbeing. Focussing on what is important to you, they can help you discover what your options are, what’s available in the community and how best to access the advice and support you need.
Your link worker might introduce you to a community group, a new activity or a local club. They might help you find legal advice or debt counselling or link you in with mental health services. They might just help you find information and guidance: a bit of inside knowledge on your situation or what local resources there are. Social prescribing helps you to have more control over your own health and find ways to improve how you feel in a way that suits you.
Who will benefit from this webinar?
The webinar is a great opportunity to hear about the power of social connection and how this can be achieved at a community level.
The session will interest
- Organisations looking to run more local activities, groups and trips.
- Organisations interested in social prescribing.
- Primary care professionals looking to prescribe alternatives to medicine.
