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Social prescribing is the non-clinical and non-urgent support within your GP practice. Social prescribers give you time to focus on what matters to you by taking a holistic approach to your health and wellbeing. The social prescriber is in the cafe twice a month and they can help with any of the following issues:
- Benefits / finance form filling
- Bereavement support
- Carers services
- Social activities / community groups
- Counselling options
- Domestic abuse
- Social isolation / loneliness
- Emotional wellbeing support
- Advocacy support
- Housing support
- Lifestyle (for example weight management, smoking, alcohol / substance abuse)
- Volunteering / training opportunities