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 matters to them'. Working collaboratively to create a care plan, which may include referrals to 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, sports programmes and much more.
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Please note that we won't be able to help with more than 2 issues per referral.
Please consult with your patient and prioritise 2 issues to select out of our 15 areas of help.
Recreational activities
Social isolation
Arts & crafts
Day-to-day helping hand (Carers)
Council accommodation
Food poverty (consider calling 02037470560 for a food voucher)
Homelessness
loneliness
Financial advice
Help for asylum seekers & refugees
Adult education
Accommodation issues with council housing
IT literacy for older people
Victim support
Employment