A social prescribing link worker helps connect patients to community resources and non-clinical support services to address non-medical issues impacting their wellbeing, such as:
- Loneliness
- Mental health
- Finances
- Housing
- They empower patients to take control of their health and make positive lifestyle changes.
Services offered:
- Coping with chronic conditions
- Mental health and emotional support
- Relationship/domestic abuse counselling
- Loneliness/social isolation
- Self-esteem and confidence building
- Housing and financial advice
- Caregiver support
- Bereavement counselling
- Health coaching (weight, nutrition, smoking, exercise)
- Benefits for patients and practices
- Addresses social determinants of health
- Reduces reliance on medications
- Decreases GP visits for non-medical issues
- Enhances overall patient wellbeing
Access
Patients 18+ can be referred by their GP if presenting with non-clinical needs impacting their health. You can now also self-refer to the social prescribing service, if you feel this service would make a positive impact on your health, then please complete the self referral form by clicking on the link and we will contact you to arrange an appointment. Social Prescriber Referral Form