Social Prescribing, sometimes referred to as community referral, is a means of enabling GP's, nurses and other healthcare professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services. Recognising that people's health is determined primarily by a range of social, economic and environmental factors, social prescribing seeks to address people's needs in a holistic way. It also aims to support individuals to take greater control of their own health.
Social prescribing schemes can involve a variety of activities which are typically provided by voluntary and community sector organisations. Examples include volunteering, arts activities, group learning, gardening, befriending, cookery, healthy eating advice and a range of sports.
Community centred ways of working can be more effective than more traditional services in improving health and wellbeing and supporting of marginalised groups and vulnerable individuals. For this reason, they are an essential way of reducing health inequalities within a local area or community.
Here are some of the areas the Social Prescriber can refer or signpost to, or provide further information about;
Anyone can refer to a social prescriber.
If you would like to be referred to a social prescriber you can ask your GP, other healthcare professional or reception at your surgery for a referral.
You can even self refer by email using the link below.
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