Please see below information from our Primary Care Network (PCN) about their social prescribing service:
What is social prescribing?
It’s estimated that one in five people who see their GP are troubled by things that can’t be cured by medical treatment.
GP’s spend significant amounts of time dealing with the effects of poor housing, debt, stress and loneliness.
Many people are overwhelmed and cannot reach out to make the connections that could make a difference to their situation.
This is especially true for people who have long-term conditions, who need support with their mental health, who are lonely, or who have complex social needs that affect their wellbeing.
A social prescriber can motivate and support individuals to achieve the change(s) that they want to achieve.
The social prescriber is:
- Someone to talk to confidentially
- Someone who is practical, helpful and who will not judge
- Someone who can help you decide what you would like to do to improve your own health, wellbeing and independence
- Someone who can find you activities that will suit an individual’s needs
- Someone who can give support
What does it involve?
Patients are offered a number of one to one sessions, depending on their individual needs.
Social prescribers adopt a personalised approach to each patient’s circumstances and needs, understanding what matters to them and what their priorities are.
From this, a plan is developed to build their confidence in tackling any day to day issues, connect them to appropriate services and support and enable them to make informed choices moving forward.
Bromsgrove Primary Care Network has social prescribers who can link you with many services in the community to help.
Provided by Bromsgrove District Council, our Adult Social Prescribers can help with:
- Housing benefits and financial support and advice
- Employment, training and volunteering
- Education and learning
- Getting involved in local groups and activities
- Accessing specialist services and support
If you feel you or someone you know would benefit from the social prescribing service – please contact your GP who can make a referral or call 0300 303 5291 for their self referral service.
