Social Prescribing

Referring people to a range of local, non-clinical services

Do you or someone you know need support with:

  • Social Isolation & Loneliness
  • Healthy Lifestyle Choices
  • Long-Term Health Conditions
  • Housing, Work & Money Issues
  • Low Confidence & Mood
  • A Big Life Event

social prescriber

 

Time to listen

We understand that looking after yourself means focusing on more than just your physical health. We can explore options with you to improve your wellbeing and help you to plan those next steps.

Please contact reception to book an appointment with your social prescribing link worker today.  We also provide a monthly walk-in Social Prescribing Clinic held at the Family Centre, New Addington.

 

Social Prescriber Services we cover for our patients at the surgery

Inclusion Criteria

  • Bereavement Services
  • Addiction Support
  • Anxiety Low Level Mental Health
  • Befriending
  • Cleanliness/Hygiene/Hoarding
  • Coping with chronic illness
  • Disability Support
  • Falls Prevention
  • Financial & Benefits Advice
  • Gardening Support
  • Health Anxiety
  • Life Skills Development
  • Loneliness and social isolation
  • Low Confidence
  • Physical Inactivity
  • Post Cancer
  • Post Stroke
  • Property/Housing Support
  • Volunteering
  • Weight Reduction

Exclusion Criteria

  • Serious/unstable mental health
  • Addictions requiring immediate support
  • Under 18 year olds
  • Has clinical needs
  • Completion of benefits forms (PIP etc.)
  • Blue badge applications
 

Here's some patient feedback

  • "Thank you so much for your help, you're a star!"
  • "I'm so grateful for your call, I know I have someone out there who has my back."
  • "I was unaware of the service, I know where to come now."
  • "Thank you so much, I am just desperate for some help."
  • "Thank you for connecting me to the group, I enjoy going so much and don't feel so lonely."
  • "I am very impressed with your swift response and how well you supported me."
  • "You're a diamond!"
  • "I don't know what I would have done or where to begin had it not been for your help. I cannot thank you enough."
  • "Thank you for actually listening and showing care with my situation."
  • "I wanted to give up and felt lost and helpless until I spoke with you. Thank you for showing me that I can go on and can do more for myself.
  • "Since I started seeing you, I have realized so much about myself and that with the right people around me and more of a belief in my own capabilities, that I can live a healthier life both mentally and physically. You're amazing!"
  • "I am more than grateful for the support of the GP surgery and the link worker has helped me so much. Thank you."
  • "You are such an asset to the surgery and always have time to listen without judgement."

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