#6. Social prescribing and empowering solutions to beat loneliness with Dr Radha Modgil

On this episode I am joined by Dr Radha Modgil, GP, Media Personality and medical expert for BBC Radio 1, campaigner, broadcaster, podcast host and author. Dr Radha Modgil is also an ambassador for the National Academy of Social Prescribing and offers empowering advice that helps people deal with life's many challenges, and to take control of their own health and wellbeing.

On this episode we discuss loneliness as a public health issue, exploring the impacts of loneliness on health and how social prescribing offers a diverse range of community projects which are helping to empower people and positively impact their health and social connections all over the UK.

To find more about the National Academy for Social Prescribing, you can visit the website: https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nasptweets

You can find out more about Dr Radha Modgil here: https://drradha.co.uk

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrRadhaModgil

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_radha/

Podcast host: https://www.instagram.com/forgotpodcast/

This series is created in collaboration with The Campaign to End Loneliness. Currently in the UK there are over 9 million people experiencing loneliness and lacking the friendship and support that we all need. The Campaign to End Loneliness are experts in the field of loneliness and connection and are dedicated to sharing research, evidence and knowledge to make a difference to people’s lives.

To find out more about the Campaign to End Loneliness you can check out their website: https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org

Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EndLonelinessUK?s=20&t=mkgkZP_azjiF6R0G7CuSpg

Podcast Host - Fenella Hawksley

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Music - Composed, performed and produced by Athena Octavia

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