Social Prescribing Link Workers

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Role Of Service

Social Prescribing Link Workers support patients by linking them with their community and helping them access support networks such as groups, activities and other services in their local area.

They do this by co-creating an action plan based on what is important to a person, and help to encourage and motivate people to reach their goals.

Social Prescribing Link Workers can talk through your worries, understand your needs and set a plan to help your wellbeing. They can link you with specialist services such as those that can help with weight loss and increasing fitness, and they can provide advice and guidance on tackling problems such as housing, debt and unemployment. They can also connect you with other people and communities in your area via local groups and social networks.

They can support patients who:

• Have long term conditions or chronic pain
• May benefit from lifestyle advice and support
• Are isolated or are considered a fail older person
• Have low mood, anxiety, or depression
• May be at risk of domestic abuse
• Are under the age of 55 with complex social needs such as debt, housing and employment
• Care for another member of their household
• Have had Coronavirus and would like to re-engage with the community

How to be referred to our Social Prescribing Link Workers:

If you feel you would benefit from the support of this team, please let your GP practice know. They will be able to refer you.

Social Prescribing Link Workers team members