Social Prescribing
Social prescribers are health professionals based in GP practices. We work closely with GPs to assist patients with their non-medical needs. We do this by helping them identify, 'what maters to them'. Working collaboratively to create a care plan, which may include referrals into local services and organisations within the community.
Our hope is for patients to have a better quality of life. Ultimately supporting them to improve their overall health and wellbeing, via connecting them to community groups and statutory services for support. For example; social groups like games club, financial and benefit advisors, gardening clubs, sport programmes and much more.
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Service statistics
Usually replies in
34 minutes
84%
of referrals accepted
Categories:
Advocacy
Food banks
Exercise and fitness classes
Benefits advice and assessment
Activities for older people
Arts and creativity
Arts organisations and events
Sports clubs and groups
Basic necessities (food/clothes)
Health advice
Financial advice and support
Connecting with others
Stopping smoking
Getting active
Healthy lifestyle
Helping with money
Information and advice
Services for older people
Social prescribing
Support with employment
Service access criteria:
Additional needs catered for:
N/A