A new approach to long term
conditions in the west of Newcastle
The Ways to Wellness Link Worker role—
supporting patients to achieve their goals
Where are we now?
Successful New Referrals
April 2015 – January 2016
Target against Actual
136
140
129
140
130
130
130
120
120
108
100
108
108
100
92
74
80
65
58
60
44
40
66
72 74
82
74
74
80
60
52
56
40
37
20
20
0
0
February
March
0
0
April
May
June
July
August
September October
Successful New Referrals
November December
January
Target Successful New Referrals
Patient Quotes
“I feel really proud
of myself that I’m
getting out and
about more.”
“I do believe that knowing
the Ways to Wellness team
is like winning a lottery
ticket in life.”
“I feel so much
better – happier
and healthier.”
“I now have a totally
different outlook.”
“This service has
resolved a lot of
issues that worried
me.”
“It has helped to focus my
mind and gave me belief
that things can change.”
“I felt my Link Worker
was on the same
wavelength as me and I
could trust her to help
me.”
Questions or Comments?
Website: http://waystowellness.org.uk