Social Prescribing and Wellbeing Support

Connecting you to the right support for a healthier, happier life

What is Social Prescribing?

Many things affect your health and wellbeing that cannot be treated by doctors or medicine alone. Social Prescribing (often delivered by our Multi-Disciplinary Team Social Workers) connects you to local services and support within the community to help you manage life’s challenges.

How Can We Help?

Our Social Prescribing team provides a “listening ear” and practical support for a wide range of non-medical issues, including:

  • Isolation & Loneliness: Connecting you with local social clubs, befriending services, and community groups.
  • Carer Support: Help for those looking after a loved one.
  • Practical Needs: Guidance on housing issues, fuel poverty, or financial stress.
  • Physical Activity: Finding local exercise groups, walking clubs, or “Green Prescribing” (gardening and outdoor activities).
  • Emotional Wellbeing: Support for bereavement, relationship difficulties, or mild anxiety.
  • Parenting & Family: Support for families and young people.

How Does It Work?

  1. The Referral: You can be referred by your GP, a nurse, or even our reception team. In many cases, you can self-refer by simply asking at the desk.
  2. The Conversation: A Social Prescriber or Social Work Practitioner will contact you for a 1-to-1 chat. They will focus on “What matters to you” rather than “What is the matter with you.”
  3. The Plan: Together, you will create a plan to connect you with the right local community services, volunteers, or activities.

How to Book

This service is free and available to all patients registered with this practice.

  • By Phone: Call the surgery and ask to speak with the Social Work Practitioner or Social Prescriber.
  • At Reception: Ask our Care Navigators for a Social Prescribing referral.

Note: Social Prescribers are not an emergency service. If you are in a mental health crisis, please contact Lifeline on 0808 808 8000 or call your local GP Out of Hours service.

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