Social prescribing link worker

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.