Social prescribing is designed to support people with a wide range of social, emotional or practical needs, and many schemes are focused on improving mental health and physical well-being.
Referring patients through social prescribing recognises that people’s health is not only affected by physical and mental health issues, but also by a wide range of social, economic and environmental factors.
By offering holistic solutions to individuals’ needs, patients can become more directly involved in their care planning and encouraged to take more control of their own health.
Our Social Prescriber can connect patients with non-medical support, such as day centres, charities or community groups, in the community to improve their wellbeing and tackle social isolation.
Contact Information
For further information, call the practice on 01772 364999 or email on lscicb-gp.briarwood@nhs.net.