Social Prescriber (SP) is a new role to General Practice. The Social Prescriber gives people time, focusing on ‘what matters to me’ and taking a holistic approach to people’s health and wellbeing. They connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. Social Prescriber also works for wide range of people, including people:
- With one or more long-term conditions
- Who need support with their mental health
- Who are lonely or isolated
- Who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing
- Help patients find local support services such as community groups and charities for people to go to.
- Helps patients with; addiction support, anti-social behaviour, anxiety/stress, befriending, cleanliness/hygiene, coping with chronic illness, disability support, employment advice, fall prevention, financial & benefits advice, garden/property maintenance, hoarding, life skills development, loneliness and isolation, low confidence, motivation for learning, personal development, physical inactivity, post cancer support, post stroke support, prevention of chronic disease, property/housing support, social isolation, volunteering and weight reduction.
To receive this support, please ask your GP to refer you to Social Prescriber.