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This is a self-referral/self-help advice page for your condition

Your condition is best managed by contacting the social prescriber

Social prescribing link worker
Social prescribing link worker

As a Link Worker, I help patients to improve their health, wellbeing and welfare by connecting them to community services which might be run by the council or a local charity.

Social prescribers can take time to talk about what matters to patients and support them to find suitable activities that are a better alternative to medication.

They connect people to community groups and services for practical and emotional support.

About this service

MEDICAL HELP IS NOT ALWAYS THE ANSWER

Many things in life can make us feel unwell and a medical prescription is not always the answer.

What does it do?

A social prescriber connects you to local services to improve your physical and mental wellbeing.

  • Housing, benefits
  • Fnancial support and advice
  • Healthy lifestyle
  • Physical activities
  • Befriending
  • Support groups
  • Training and volunteering
  • Social and creative activities

Can I refer myself?

Yes, you can self-refer to this service without seeing or speaking to a GP first

How do I get to it?

The social prescriber works closely with the care co-ordinator,s health and wellbeing coach and other members of the primary health care team.

How to get back here?

Bookmark this page in your browser by pressing CTRL and D or type the shortcut ivy.gs/sp

Who else can I go to?

Please see our index of services you can self-refer to or type the shortcut ivy.gs/selfrefer or ivy.gs/index

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Social Prescriber