This is the second blog post in a series highlighting some of the real life cases our Social Prescribing Link Workers have worked on since they started in February. You can read the first one, about...
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The Unexpected Carer: How Donna Found Support for the Role She Never Asked For
Finding Strength in a New Beginning: Jamie-Lee’s Story
Carer, Guardian, Survivor: Peter’s Story of Quiet Strength and Steady Progress
Social Prescribing case study: “Help me to sort this out!”
Aug 17, 2020 | 2020 and Before, Case Stories, Social Prescribing
We thought it would be interesting to highlight some of the real life cases our Social Prescribing Link Workers have worked on since they started in February. We'll be publishing a selection of...
Working together to provide a ‘lifeline’
May 20, 2020 | 2020 and Before, Case Stories, Social Prescribing
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and we thought we'd mark it with a story from one of our Social Prescribing Link Workers, Becky (pictured). Becky is one of 15 Link Workers employed by...
“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for this group”: Dennis’s story
Apr 29, 2019 | 2020 and Before, Case Stories
We're pleased to say the South Birmingham Long Term Conditions Group, which we started supporting in 2014, is still going strong. The meetings, facilitated by Gateway and funded by the NHS South...
Happier, healthier, and housed: Alia’s story
Mar 14, 2019 | 2020 and Before, Case Stories, Social Prescribing
To celebrate the first Social Prescribing Day, we wanted to share a recent story from Healthy Futures, our social prescribing service. Social Prescribing Day aims to highlight the importance and...
What’s the future for Healthy Futures?
Dec 10, 2018 | Case Stories, Social Prescribing
Unfortunately, we've had to stop taking referrals to our social prescribing service Healthy Futures again, leaving dozens of vulnerable people in Birmingham without support. Right now, we simply...
“You believed in me”: when Tracy met Sue
Apr 12, 2018 | Case Stories, Solihull Lifestyle Services
At Solihull Lighten Up, Gateway's call centre staff support people who want to lose weight. As well as referrals to our own weight management course "Lighten Up For Life", and vouchers for...
Services close… but people still need help
Nov 10, 2017 | 2020 and Before, Case Stories, Latest News and Updates
Every week, our office receives phone calls and emails from people who need help. Sadly, as some of our services - and others around us - are withdrawn, we are finding it harder and harder to offer...
POWS changing lives: Suad and Fatima’s story
Oct 11, 2017 | 2020 and Before, Case Stories, Other Services
Suad has been working as a Pregnancy Outreach Worker for over six years. Because of her language skills, she works mainly with people who are new arrivals to the country. Suad (pictured) says, “the...







