26/03/2026
Celebrating Social Prescribers Day 💚
At Oldham Family Practice, we feel incredibly privileged to work alongside our social prescribers, they are not an “add-on” to what we do, they are a fundamental part of how we care for our patients.
They bring a level of humanity, compassion and understanding that reminds us daily that health is shaped by so much more than clinical need. Behind every consultation is a person navigating life, and often, it is our social prescribers who help us truly see and support that whole picture.
Working closely with myself, my business partner Dr Lucy France, all of our Oldham Family team and as part of our wider Oldham Action Together partnership, they connect patients into their communities, reduce isolation, and help people find strength, purpose and practical support in ways that traditional healthcare alone cannot achieve.
They sit at the heart of truly integrated care, bridging the gap between general practice, community services, often quietly, but with enormous impact.
What stands out most is not just what they do, but how they do it:
with patience, with kindness, and with a deep respect for the individuals and communities they serve.
In a system that is often under pressure, they bring balance. In moments where patients feel lost, they bring direction.
And in a model of care that is evolving, they represent exactly what the future of healthcare should look like.
Today is a chance to pause and say thank you all, not just for the work you do, but for the difference you make every single day.
We truly could not do this without you.
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Oldham Family Practice