Social Prescribers

 

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Our Social Prescribing Link Workers give our patients the time to focus on ‘what matters to you’ and take a holistic approach to your health and wellbeing.

Your conversation can begin with either a referral from your GP, nurse or member of our practice team, or you can self-refer yourself for an appointment.

 

The appointments with a Social Prescriber can be carried out on the telephone or face to face and are usually longer than a standard GP appointment.

Our team are here to listen and connect patients to local community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support

 

How they can help

Our specialist team can find the right people to advise and support you with things that may be preventing you from living a healthier and happier lifestyle including:

  • Low level stress and anxiety
  • Caring for others
  • Stopping smoking
  • Bereavement
  • Retirement
  • Employment issues
  • Housing and environment
  • Financial or debt worries
  • Loneliness
  • Long-term health conditions
  • Being Active
  • Finding a new hobby

Together we can:

  • Discuss you situation
  • Explore what matters to you
  • Focus on a positive outcome
  • Find the right services & support
  • Keep talking and listening

Our team are unable to help with any medical advice or medication requests. They are not able to help with complex mental health conditions. They can only see patients aged 18 years and over