Simply Connect Croydon (Social Prescribing Service)

Simply Connect Croydon is a social prescribing service for residents of the London Borough of Croydon. It connects people to local community services and activities to improve their health and wellbeing. The service supports individuals with non-medical issues such as social isolation, loneliness, low-level mental health concerns, financial instability, housing issues, and other complex social needs. Link Workers provide personalised support, offering referrals and signposting to a wide range of services including benefits support, employment programmes, befriending, ESOL classes, carers support, debt guidance, exercise groups, coffee mornings, art classes, and mindfulness sessions. The service is for adults, including those over 55 with complex health or care needs, dementia, or mental health conditions. Delivery modes include in-person consultations at community hubs (such as community centres and churches), telephonic consultations, and virtual calls, with some activities also available online. Referrals are accepted from GPs and other local agencies, and self-referrals are encouraged. To access the service, you can speak to your GP practice's reception team or use their online consultation service to request a booking with a social prescriber.