Social prescribing is designed to support people with a wide range of social, emotional or practical needs. It enables GPs, nurses and other primary care professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services to support their health and wellbeing.

Your GP practice may refer you to a social prescribing link worker who can connect you with local community organisations including bereavement groups, dementia cafes, art classes, debt management services, physical activity groups and fitness classes.

Those who could benefit from social prescribing schemes include people with:

• one or more long-term conditions

• those who need support with their mental health

• vulnerable groups

• people who are socially isolated

• and those who frequently attend either primary or secondary health care.
  

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