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:
BELMONT SHERBURN MEDICAL GROUP
BOWBURN MEDICAL CENTRE
CHEVELEY PARK MEDICAL CTR
COXHOE MEDICAL PRACTICE
WEST RAINTON SURGERY
We only accept referrals for patients who are 18+ without complex mental health needs. We are not an emergency or crisis service.