Community wellbeing
People with mental health problems are well known to have higher rates than in the general population of:
- obesity
- smoking
- heart disease
- stroke
- hypertension
- respiratory disease
- type 2 diabetes mellitus
- breast cancer
It is this vulnerability of patients with a serious mental illness diagnosis that makes it essential for health care professionals to proactively reach out and offer support to help adopt healthy lifestyles.
In recognition of this, the national institute for health, and care excellence (NICE) recommended in 2009 that physical health checks should normally be provided within primary care at least once a year.
How we can help
The Community Wellbeing (SMI) team, work in partnership with Primary Care Doncaster. The service is delivered by an experienced team of health professionals and offers primary care to patients through annual health and wellbeing checks.
How to get help
Referrals are done by your GP to ensure that the annual health and wellbeing checks are carried out.
Contact the Community Wellbeing team
- Telephone: 01302 796012 or 03000 212078
You will be sent a planned appointment, providing a map and guide on how to access the venue alongside the service telephone number.
Plan your journey
If you use public transport, the Traveline journey planner provides information about what services and times are available.
Page last reviewed: May 07, 2024
Next review due: May 07, 2025