| Comment | I am in a similar boat, I don't know if it's typical but my GP practice has a "community links practitioner" who I just got referred to who is going to look for suitable things for me. If your practice doesn't have that you could ask if they offer any "social prescribing" which is just the buzzword for signposting you to local activities. Some places might pause for the summer but if you are near the Southside either the Hidden Gardens or Finns Place might have something to offer you in future. While you are waiting for in-person cuppas and chats I would recommend Googling the "chatty cafe scheme" which temporarily offers group chats over Zoom, lovely bunch of people, and when permitted the scheme will eventually offer the same thing at cafes round the city. Good luck to you I hope you find what you are looking for! These things seem simple but are genuine health issues so it's good you are being proactive. |
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