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 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 email: [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible, to offer our services to your needs.
Link workers meet referred patients, assess requirements, and connect them to relevant community services.