HEALTH and wellbeing will be the focus of a new service in Copeland.
Residents of the area will be connected with helpful groups, activities and services through Copeland Borough Council's new Social Prescribing team.
Emma Baughan and Jan Fotheringham will create and update a directory of groups and organisations who can support people through holistic methods.
Emma said: "Often people with health problems can get real benefits from connecting with groups or activities in their communities – this is social prescribing.
"For example, sometimes depression, if it’s exacerbated by loneliness, can be helped considerably by contact with a social group."
The scheme will support anyone over the age of 18 through advice on finances, befriending, training opportunities and more.
Emma and Jan will support the community in setting up a needed group if it is not in place.
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