Social prescribers are health professionals based in GP practices. Social Prescribers work closely with GPs to assist patients with their non-medical needs. Social Prescribers do this by helping them identify 'what matters to them'. Working collaboratively to create a care plan, which may include referrals into local services and organisations within the community.
Their 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.
This social prescribing service supports the following GP practices:
Rushall Medical Centre
Northgate Practice
Portland Medical Practice
Collingwood Family Practice
Blackwood Health Centre
Disclaimer
Please be made aware, all of Walsall East 2 PCN’s Non-Clinical Services e.g. Social Prescribers, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Care Coordinators and all of our groups are NOT crisis services.
If you are in crisis, you should access the relevant service/s, for example:
- Medical emergency, Police emergency or emergency linked to fire – ring 999
- Mental Health – Samaritans 116 123, SHOUT 82528
- Emergency Housing Support – Walsall Council 01922 652 250
- Financial Issues – Walsall Council 0300 555 2855
Patients 18+ without complex mental health needs