What is the role of a Social Prescribing Link Worker?
Social Prescribing Link Workers support your health and wellbeing by connecting you with non-medical services in your community. Whether you’re feeling isolated, stressed, or need help with housing, finances, or lifestyle changes, they’re here to listen and help you access the right support.
Not all health problems can be fixed with medicine. Sometimes, what you really need is a bit of extra support with everyday challenges. That’s where a Social Prescribing Link Worker comes in.
How can a Social Prescribing Link Worker help you?
Feel less lonely – by connecting you with local social groups or community activities.
Improve your mental wellbeing – by supporting you to access counselling, peer support, or stress management resources.
Get practical help – with housing, finances, benefits, or employment advice through trusted local services.
Become more active – by helping you find suitable exercise or wellbeing activities in your area.
Build confidence and independence – by helping you set goals and find meaningful ways to get involved in your community.
They’ll take time to listen to what matters to you, and together you’ll create a personalised plan to support your wellbeing.
How to book an appointment:
Each of our individual GP practices has their own Social Prescriber.
- You can be: Referred by a clinician at the practice
- You can: Self refer by contacting your GP practice.
- You can be: Referred by community teams.
