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Your Care Pathway with us:

Detailed discussion of your concerns
The GP will ask about:

• Your current symptoms (mental and physical)
• How long they’ve been going on
• Triggers or stressors
• Sleep, appetite, energy, concentration
• Impact on daily life (work, relationships, motivation)

Medical and lifestyle review
They’ll usually take a broader view than just symptoms, including:

• Medical history and medications
• Lifestyle factors (sleep, alcohol, diet, exercise)
• Possible physical causes (e.g. thyroid issues, deficiencies)

Possible questionnaires or screening tools
You might be asked to complete short assessments to help measure symptom severity, especially for anxiety or depression.

Discussion of next steps
This is a key part of a GP visit. Options may include:

• Lifestyle advice or self-help strategies
• Prescribing medication (if appropriate)
• Referrals to a private psychiatrist or therapist
• Blood tests or physical health checks
• Ongoing follow-up appointments

What is a Health and Wellbeing assessment? 

What can I expect?

Clinicians use Health and Wellbeing assessments for many reasons. These include:

• Increases awareness of personal health and lifestyle habits
• Identifies potential health risks early
• Supports early intervention and prevention of illness
• Encourages healthier lifestyle choices (e.g. diet, exercise, sleep)
• Helps set realistic and personalised health goals
• Improves mental health by recognising stress or emotional concerns
• Provides a clear baseline to track progress over time
• Boosts motivation to make positive changes
• Enhances overall quality of life and wellbeing
• In workplace settings, can reduce absenteeism and improve productivity