Social Prescribing
A social prescriber is a link worker who will signpost patients to local social interventions and opportunities. There is lack of robust evidence to support it as an intervention in its own right.
Referral criteria
- Aged 18yr or older, with psychosocial needs (i.e. loneliness, social isolation, stress, anxiety, low mood, benefits, money or housing problems, requiring support with weight management or carer) impacting on their wellbeing.
Not exhaustive.
Required information prior to referral
- Consent.
- A willingness to engage.
Referral process
Via practice’s own arrangement.
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Review date |
30th November 2023 |
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Next review date |
30th November 2024 |
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Clinical editors |
Dr Madeleine Attridge Dr Laura Vines |
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Version |
1.0 |