Social Prescriber

Michelle Zinn

Michelle Joined Forest Heath PCN in May 2022, as part of the Social Prescribing team.

Social Prescriber

Lesley Ellis

Lesley joined Forest Heath PCN as a care coordinator, before moving into Social Prescribing to further support patients.

Social Prescriber

Eileen Lewis

Eileen is part of our Social Prescribing team at Forest Heath PCN

Social Prescriber

Justine Mcguire

Justine is a part of our Social Prescribing team at Forest Heath PCN

Social Prescriber

Danielle Bickers

Danielle is a part of our Social Prescribing team at Forest Heath PCN

Social Prescriber

Emma Horn

My career in the NHS started out in 2019 when I was employed in a GP surgery as an apprentice studying a business administration diploma. Upon finishing my apprenticeship, my interest shifted towards a more patient facing role, and that is when I found out about Social Prescribing.

I have been working at Forest Heath PCN as a Social Prescriber since April 2024 and I continue to focus building on my experience, helping patients in a role that truly brings out the best of my skills. I find it extremely rewarding to support patients through the difficult issues they are facing, and help navigate and guide them to support that is available in order to improve their physical or mental health, along with any other issues life throws at them.

In my spare time, I enjoy running and attending my local Parkruns, going for walks with my dog, spending time with family and friends, listening to music and eating good food!

Primarily supports: Market Cross Surgery

Health & Well-being Coach

Emma Docherty

Hi, I’m Emma Docherty. I have been a Health and Wellbeing Coach for Forest Health PCN since August 2022.

With over 15 years of experience in Health Coaching, I’ve had the privilege of working for services such as the NHS Health Trainer Service, the National Diabetes Prevention Programme and GP Exercise on Referral schemes throughout Norfolk and Suffolk. I find great fulfilment in my work as a Health Coach because I love empowering people to take control of their own health. Seeing individuals make positive changes and take charge of their health goals is incredibly rewarding.

My areas of interest and expertise: Weight management, personal training, supporting physical activity for those with long-term conditions (GP Exercise Referral), promoting independence in older adults, diabetes prevention and management, pulmonary rehabilitation, mindfulness and meditation, Long-Covid recovery, and CFS/ME management.

When I’m not Health Coaching, I look after my own Health and Wellbeing by enjoying mountain hikes or visiting historical buildings.

Primarily supports: Forest Surgery, Market Cross Surgery, Reynard Surgery, and Brandon Medical Practice.

Patient testimonials:

“I have been fortunate to have this service offered to me and have regular face time sessions with Emma my Health and Wellbeing Coach. This has been since April. She is my back bone in my weight loss journey and always available and always gives great advice, excellent tips and lifts my spirit when I’m having doubts and gives encouragement and praise to spur me on. I have lost almost 4 stone it’s been hard but it’s been achievable thanks to the amazing service she provides. I thoroughly recommend the Health and Wellbeing Services. Thank you so much”

“I look forward to my coaching calls, and I always feel really listened to. I know I can speak about what I want to achieve for my wellbeing with ease and not feel embarrassed. She (Emma) always makes the impossible seem possible. I feel the best I have in years.”

Health & Well-being Coach

Emma Caplin

I joined the NHS in March 2024 and feel privileged to be able help improve the lives of those that I meet.  I love being constantly challenged, drawing on my lifetime of experience and professional knowledge to support patients in improving their health and wellbeing. 

Using different coaching methods and techniques, actively listening and helping to identify your own unique solutions, through empowerment and motivation, giving and building on the confidence to continue on your bespoke journey to health improvement.

My qualifications cover and are not limited to Personal Training, Strength & Conditioning, GP Referrals for Exercise, Posture Correction, Smoking Cessation, Diabetes Prevention Education, Teaching & Education, Drug & Alcohol Awareness, Managing Anxiety, Mental Health Awareness and Management, Mindfulness, Person Centred Care, Motivational Speaking, Behavioural Change, NLP Master Practitioner, Inner Child Therapy techniques.

Primarily supports: Lakenheath Surgery, Orchard House, Oakfield Surgery, and The Rookery Medical Practice.

Patient testimonials:

“When I came to see you I was adamant that I wasn’t going to change.  Almost defiant.  With your patience and understanding and allowing me to express myself, I took control and I’ve now not only stopped smoking, but drinking as well”

“You’ve helped me get into a better state of mind whilst dealing with multiple health challenges, I’m on route to achieving the ‘healthier’ goal that I set myself.  Thank you so much!”

Care Coordinators

Sharon Whatley

Sharon is a PCN Care Coordinator