Social Prescribing Link Worker

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If you would like support in any of the following areas why don't you ask your surgery staff if you can have an appointment with the Social Prescriber, to chat and discuss what there is going on in the community for you.

Together With Your Link Worker You Will: 

• Explore what is important for your wellbeing - what matters to me?
• Identify local activities and services you could benefit from
• Gain support and encouragement to start using services that could help you
• Improve your health and wellbeing by giving you control over your health

Benefits of Social Prescribing

• Gain support to help with what matters to you
• Feel more positive and confident
• Make contacts in your community, help with loneliness and isolation
• Improve mental wellbeing and lifestyle
• Support with money, housing and employment
• Improve relationships with family and friends 
• Improve impact of long-term conditions