Social Prescribing is a non-medical non-Urgent referral option for patients
- With one or more long term conditions
- Who need support with their mental Health
- Who are lonely and isolated
- Who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing
Patients can be referred to social prescribing for any of the following issues:
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Benefits/Finance/form filling Bereavement support Carers Services Social Activities/Community Groups Counselling Options Emotional Wellbeing support |
Social Isolation/Loneliness Domestic abuse referrals Advocacy support Housing support Weight/Lifestyle changes Volunteering/Training opposrtunities |
Who can refer?
Anyone can refer to me, including self-referral as long as you are a patient registered at one of the surgeries listed below.
- Dengie Medical Partnership
- William Fisher medical Centre
- The Trinity medical Practice
- The Burnham Surgery
How can I refer?
Leanne Smith (Social Prescriber)
Contact details: leanne.smith33@nhs.net