Connect Together - Children and Young People Social Prescribing (Closed Service)

The Connect Together service supported children and young people, aged 5 to 16, to create a plan of what they wanted to be different, and supported them to achieve their goals. The team provided a tailored service, listening and responding to the young people they supported. Some interventions included:

• providing emotional and wellbeing support
• developing physical activities for children and facilitating the use of outdoor spaces
• organising creative activities to fill community gaps
• addressing weight management
• helping with school readiness
• supporting social and emotional skills
• encouraging positive community engagement and fostering community links

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"I have been able to open up about issues without feeling daft about what I am saying."

- Young person

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With support from Connect Together, young people improved their:

• Emotional and mental health (79%)
• Ability to make good choices (70%)
• Ability to manage problems and challenges (69%)