Relationship Health Matters: in Primary Care
All successful journeys start with noticing new details that have been overlooked
Relationship health is a key but often overlooked issue in the work of primary care practitioners such as GP's and health visitors.
Decades of research has demonstrated that Relationship health is a key foundation for physical health and mental health but the skills involved have been no-one's priority
Our view is that all primary care practitioners should have a basic understanding of Relationship Health principles and of the I Matter Framework. This is to support
+ understanding of everyday practice issues seen in clinics and teams
+ ability to recognise relationship illhealth presentations
+ ability to recognise understanding and skills gaps in young people and adults
+ personal and professional wellbeing at work and
+ matters involving work-home life interactions.
For this intention we would advise at least supported Level 1 training.
Some will wish to progress to learning more or to certification for helping others.
Some primary care networks will be interested in working with local schools and services to develop a community hub starting off with a community connector account
In the Kendal Primary Care Network we have brought together GP's and social prescribers with local schools to explore the issues which impact on everyone's practice.