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People’s stories

We know that young people are so much more than their circumstances. Bright, funny, caring, ambitious – the list goes on. It’s a list that we’re here to champion.  

These are the real people behind the statistics. Real people making positive changes in their lives. 

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Jasmine’s Story

When Jasmine was first referred to Social Prescribing by her GP, she was facing several challenges. She was experiencing anger, anxiety, low mood, and low self-esteem, alongside difficulties both at home and at school. She wasn’t attending school, wasn’t socialising, and wasn’t taking part in any activities, which meant she was rarely leaving the house at all.

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Ana’s Story

Ana began working with our Central Social Prescriber with a goal to connect more with new people and build on their current routine. Ana had requested to work with Social Prescriber via virtual sessions – at first, beginning with a telephone call – as they did not feel able to meet face to face yet.

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