This week started with our monthly steering group meeting, which seems to have come around extraordinarily quickly since the last one! It was a good opportunity to capture where the programme is currently at and plan for the next steps. I was able to give members an update on the work I had undertaken so far and a quick summary of what I plan to do next. Having this forum is really useful and is something I didn’t know occurred for programmes when working on the frontline. Being part of the steering group and understanding its value has helped consolidate my knowledge of the reasons behind other boards.
I spent some time this week understanding more about our community navigator scheme locally and how this programme is structured. It really struck me that there is an awful lot that clinical staff can learn from how the community navigators communicate with those they work with, which is truly person centred. I was reminded of the difference between social prescribing and signposting. Reflecting on the times that I perceived myself to have delved in to the realms of social prescribing, in reality I realise I was signposting and I think this is something that we need to be cautious of when talking to staff. We are fortunate to have community navigators who build trusting relationships with people, facilitate them in to the community and empower them to then take control of their situation. I hope to go out with the community navigators to see this happen in practice, something I’m really looking forward to.
Key thoughts this week…
- We need to ensure that people understand the difference between signposting and social prescribing
- There is essential learning to be shared between all those in different roles who interact with people with regards to having a person centred conversation.
Achievements this week…
- Improved understanding of roles within STP work streams
- Better understanding of our social prescribing service
Plan for next week…
- To have my flu jab – unfortunately I had to postpone it this week due to a horrendous cold.. so another plan is to feel more human!
- Attend my 2nd co-production group meeting
- Develop skills in event planning – we want to showcase the programme in December 🙂
- Submit my Mary Seacole assignments and breathe a sigh of relief!
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