Benefits in Place
Oxfordshire
A county-wide digital connector and referral system for Health Professionals, foodbanks, pharmacies, social prescribers and other place based organisations.
Integrated advice saves a GP time and improves patient health and wellbeing
Research conducted with 1,000 GPs showed the most common non-clinical issues presenting in GP appointments are:
Relationship breakdown,
Work-related issues,
Welfare benefits,
Housing problems,
Debt problems and
Social isolation.
Integrated advice delivers positive benefits to both GPs and patients.
What the research tells us
Advice is a key part of a patient's journey because solving practical problems improves people’s health.
National research conducted by Citizens Advice found that practical advice improves people’s health and reduces the burden on local health services.
Practical problems experienced by patients place a significant burden on GP time.
This site is owned and managed by Citizens Advice North Oxon & South Northants . Charity number 1079719 Company number 3842133Registered address: 26 Cornhill, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5NG. Email info@cano.org.uk
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We take data security very seriously. You can read our Privacy Policy HERE