Social Prescribing
Social Prescribers are health professionals based in GP practices. We work closely with GP's to assist patients with their non-medical needs. We do this by helping them identify 'what matters most to them'. Working collaboratively we 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 clubs, financial and benefit advisors, gardening clubs, sport programmes and much more.
Our Social Prescribing Service supports the following GP Practices:
Martock & South Petherton Medical Centre
Hamdon Medical Centre
Crewkerne Health Centre
Buttercross Health Centre and Ilchester Surgery
Adults only (18+), with Low to Moderate Mental Health issues only. Patients with Severe Mental Illnesses (which includes Schizophrenia, Psychosis and Personality Disorders) are NOT suitable for Social Prescribing. Please check Patient's Notes for historic Severe MH conditions before referring. Thank you.