Social prescribing is …practical and emotional support
Social prescribing often begins with a referral from a GP, hospital, charity or other organisation to a Social Prescribing Link Worker.
Link workers listen to people and try to understand their situation, and what matters to them. They then “link” that person to organisations and information that can help.
There are also other people in the community, including charity workers, youth workers or faith leaders, who can identify people who might need support and help them connect to relevant activities, groups or services.
Direct support at your fingertips
The following list of charities and organisations are set up to provide help in specific areas:
- The Money and Pensions Service offers support and advice to improve your financial wellbeing
- Citizens Advice can help with everything from housing and immigration to legal problems
- You can find advice about improving your mental and physical health at NHS Live Well
- Get a free, personalised mental health plan from the NHS at Every Mind Matters
- Find out how to get active with We are Undefeatable
- Get support for dementia care at Music for Dementia
- Find bereavement services in your area via At A Loss
