Social prescribers connect people to activities, groups and services within their community to help address practical, social, and emotional needs that impact health and wellbeing. See a list of social prescribing activities across our area – all are welcome.
The team supports individuals with issues such as loneliness and isolation, housing, finance, bereavement, mental health, and lifestyle challenges to enable people to take greater control of their own health.
The service’s success: 1 May 2024 to February 2025
- More than 5850 patients benefitted from social prescriptions addressing social, emotional and practical needs to improve patient mental and physical wellbeing
- Read about the difference we’re making to lives
Patients can refer themselves to our social prescribers without the need for a GP appointment using the form below, or can contact the team directly via email gmicb-bu.socialprescribing@nhs.net