Social prescribing
The role is to listen and support our patients with ‘what matters to me, not what is the matter with me’. It is about connecting people with non-medical activities, opportunities, support and services in the community to help improve your health and wellbeing.
A Social Prescriber is:
Someone you can talk to confidentially
Practical, supportive and non-judgemental
Able to help you make decisions with what is important to you
Someone who can support you throughout the journey
What can a social prescriber help with?
Getting involved in local groups, social activities and support groups
Accessing befriending services
Support around housing, benefits and financial matters
Helping with accessing transport options
Finding out about volunteering opportunities
With one to one help, a social prescrisber can help you access a range of non-medical local activities, social groups, services and advice based on needs and interests. Whatever is important to you, they can support you to find the help that works for you.
Who can a social prescriber support?
Anyone over the age of 18 including:
People with depression or low mood
Drug, alcohol or addition support
High levels of anxiety
Low in confidence or self-esteem
long-term conditions and healthy lifestyles
Socially isolated – having little or no support
Unemployed – out of work or unable to work owing to sickness
Those experiencing bereavement or loss
Carers or ex-carers
Parents – including single parents
People interested in finding new hobbies or interests
How to get an appointment
Please click here for information on accessing the service. If you think that you or someone you know would benefit from my support please contact the surgery via systmconnect