Social Prescriber Service available at the Practice
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What is Social Prescribing?
Social prescribing is supported by social prescribing link workers. A link worker will talk to you about what matters to you and they can connect you to relevant community groups and services for practical and emotional support.
Who would benefit from Social Prescribing?
- Mental Health – where a patients social needs is not being met
- Social Isolation
- Bereavement
- Financial Difficulties (DEBT)
- Unemployment
- Mobility Aids
- In need of counselling support services
- Social Care
- Frailty
- Occupational Therapy
- Care Providers
- Blue Badge Signposting
- Carer’s Assessment and Support
- Financial Assessments / Benefits Eligibility Check
- Struggling to cope at home
- Food Bank
- Family Support
- Weight Management
- Dementia
- Long-term health conditions which affect social and psychological wellbeing
Please speak to the Receptionist or your GP regarding a Social Prescriber Referral