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Volunteer Responders SHORTCUT ivy.gs/volunteers

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

Your condition is best managed by contacting the volunteer responder service

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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

VOLUNTEER RESPONDERS READY TO SUPPORT

NHS and Care Volunteer Responders is a flexible volunteering programme supporting the NHS and healthcare teams across England

What does it do?

Some of these services may require a referral from the GP surgery - please contact our care co-ordinator team if needed.

  • Check-in calls
  • Chat calls
  • Community response
  • Companion calls
  • Driving support
  • Equipnent delivery
  • Listening ear
  • Local shopping
  • Medication delivery
  • Telephone support

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?

If you, or someone you know, or someone you care for would like support or have any questions about the Volunteer Responders programme, call the number, 9am to 6pm, 7 days a week.

What else can I read?

Royal Voluntary Service Conditions requiring a social prescriber Conditions requiring a care co-ordinator Conditions requiring a health and wellbeing coach

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Social Prescriber

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