Prevention Link Workers
Guild Care's Prevention Link Workers (PLWs) are based at the Healthy Living Centre and work with older people living at home. They can make home visits and also deliver services in community settings.
PLWs can offer 1:1 short term practical support, information and encouragement to help improve one’s quality of life; perhaps by getting out more, finding appropriate help at home, taking more exercise, making friends or simply help to access appropriate benefits.
The PLWs have strong links with other health and wellbeing initiatives. Experienced in working to support older people, they have a comprehensive knowledge and access to information on local social or support groups, transport and activities.
Prevention Assessment Team
PAT (Prevention Assessment Team) was launched in May 2011 to support the wellbeing of adults and older people in the Worthing, Shoreham and Littlehampton.
Based at Glebelands, Middle Road, Shoreham, the PAT Team has Health Advisors from Sussex Community NHS Trust, Assistant Care Managers from West Sussex County Council and Guild Care PAT workers. It supports good health and promotes independence for those who are not eligible for specialist health care or social care.
PAT team members work to establish a person's general health by identifying how they can retain independence. They enable them to make changes by offering guidance, information and even support to access other suitable services. The team maintains close links to carers’ services, local day centres, Wellbeing Hubs and many other voluntary and community services.
Referrals can be made by GPs, Adults’ Services, from Health and Wellbeing Centres or one can self refer. PAT Team: 01273 268900
Referrals for both the PAT Team and the PLWs can be made by family,
friends and health professionals or you can refer yourself. However, if
you are referring someone, please ensure you have their permission to do
so.