Social Prescribing
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Social Prescribing

Social prescribers  work closely with patients 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.

Our hope is for patients to have a better quality of life. Ultimately supporting them to improve their overall health and well being, 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.

This social prescribing service supports GP practices in Barking and Dagenham

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Service statistics
Usually replies in 2 days
89% of referrals accepted
Categories:
Advocacy
Arts and creative classes
Food banks
Outdoor activities
Exercise and fitness classes
Bereavement support
Arts and creativity
Arts organisations and events
Sports clubs and groups
Basic necessities (food/clothes)
Sports facilities
Connecting with nature
Connecting with others
Getting active
Healthy lifestyle
Helping with money
Information and advice
Managing a long-term health condition
Mental health
Social prescribing
Service access criteria:

Patient must have a GP based in Barking or Dagenham

Additional needs catered for:
Non English speaking friendly
N/A
Waiting list (weeks): 2
Social prescribing, community connection, link worker
Who can refer: Professional referrals only
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