Social prescribers
Social prescribing is an approach that connects people to activities, groups, and services in their community to meet the practical, social, and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing.
Social prescribing link workers are based in GP surgeries. They can help people by focusing on ‘what matters to me’ and support people to take control of their lives.
Social prescribing is an all-age, whole population approach that works well for people who:
- Have more than one health condition
- Need support with low-level mental health issues
- Are lonely and isolated
- Have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.
Patients can speak to their GP about being put in touch with the social prescriber attached to their practice if they want more information on the available help and support in their area.