Join our Facebook page to get involved, hear about future events and useful mindfulness tips!

I became a social prescribing link worker after achieving a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and spending several years working with people who have mental health struggles and with people who have intellectual disabilities. I also bring my past experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant which shared similar values to those I use as a social prescriber currently; I am used to setting up groups and planning them so that people can connect with others, look after their physical plus mental wellbeing.
I enjoy empowering people with information on what support they can access, and how to do this, as well as sharing what I have learned along the years that can be useful to help manage their difficulties. I am also bilingual and am happy to support people who speak only Lithuanian. My hope is that people get support and feel connected with their community sooner rather than later so that they can continue living independent and fulfilling lives.
In my spare time I enjoy keeping connected with family and friends, staying active through hiking and cycling, and spending time with my husband and our sausage dog called Sasiska.

I have worked in NHS Community Therapy Services for over 20 years and as an Assistant Practitioner for 16 years, integrating and working closely with Health and Social Care, taking a holistic approach when working with patients. My skill set, collaborative working and networking skills, have proven valuable moving into The Social Prescribing Team in June 2022. I have worked with a diverse range of adults with Health and Social Care issues, promoting independence and empowering where possible. I have always been passionate about community services and what they have to offer.

Mental Health, personal development and resilience is important to me. I love spending time with my family and friends, making plans and keeping active.

“Me time is important too”

I was a self-employed Hypnotherapist with my own Clinic prior to joining the Social Prescribing Service. I worked with trauma, fears and phobias, smoking cessation, weight loss, anxiety and the menopause. Anxiety became my specialist subject and I have worked with many clients helping them understand what anxiety is, how it works in the mind and body and teaching them how to control it with simple techniques. Anxiety is now my specialism within the SP Team. Working with such diverse clients gave me people-skills that have been very transferrable to my role as a Social Prescribing Link Worker. What I have always aimed to do is make a positive difference to a person’s life and this is totally fulfilled in this role. I am a solution focussed person and very resourceful and I am passionate about helping people and empowering them to take control of their lives. Connecting people, whether that’s to services or their community, is more important now than ever and I am so grateful for the opportunity I have to serve people in my own county and connect them with the fabulous resources

“I joined the team in December 2021. Previous to this I studied geography at Newcastle University where I also took part in community volunteering, using crafts and hen-keeping to improve the wellbeing of residents in a local care home. I went on to work in the care sector, helping older people remain independent in their own homes.

I strongly believe in the power of community and peer support in improving wellbeing, through my own lived experience as well, hence why I got into social prescribing!

Aside from work you’ll find me with friends and family, travelling or keeping busy baking and crafting.”

I started my career in banking, where I spent 10 years gaining vital financial and organisational skills. They formed the backbone of my professional journey, giving me a deep understanding of financial management, strategic planning, and effective budgeting. Following redundancy, I dove into weight management for a fulfilling 8 years, all about encouraging a healthy lifestyle and making long term sustainable changes. This varied experience has equipped me to approach challenges with a comprehensive understanding and a holistic mindset. Outside of work, I'm all about family and friends – I love spending time as a family or out socialising with friends. And that joy extends to my voluntary involvement at the local market, where I play a pivotal role in supporting and enriching the community. I am passionate about empowering people to make changes in their lives to better their own over all well-being through community engagement, goal setting and peer support!

I took the role as Social Prescribing Care Coordinator in December 2021, after working for the previous 7 years as Deputy Practice Manager within one of the Rushcliffe GP Surgery’s. Additionally I have 30 years’ experience of working with people through a variety of roles within the public sector.

I have a Chartered Management Diploma in people management and have undertaken a management role for the last 22 years, supporting both my team and those accessing the services we provided. I have supported and worked with people from all walks of life and helped them with financial, mental and physical difficulties. I am passionate about helping people, including helping them resolve their problems and supporting them through the process, therefore helping them to improve their lives.

In my spare time I also volunteer within my local community, planning and bringing events within the village I live in.