Our Link Workers focus on ‘what matters to the client’ and take a holistic approach to people’s health and wellbeing. They connect people to community groups and statutory services for
practical and emotional support.

Our team can help you with a range of issues, including:

• Social isolation and loneliness
• Welfare benefits and financial support
• Emotional wellbeing
• Healthy lifestyle choices
• Arts, culture and creative activities
• Life-changing events such as birth. retirement, bereavement
• Long-term health conditions
• Loss of confidence/purpose
• Poor health linked to housing or housing conditions
• Accessing work, training, education and volunteering

Lots of things have a negative impact on health and wellbeing, including lack of money. poor education, quality of housing, low self-esteem, isolation, relationship difficulties, and both physical and mental health
problems. It is estimated that 20-40% of patients consult their GP for primarily social problems, including social welfare advice. A 10-minute GP consultation isn’t enough to cover multiple health conditions – let
alone wider social issues! Social Prescribing can reduce pressure on services – including GPs, social care and A&t and most importantly, it has shown benefits in 3 key areas – mental health outcomes, community wellbeing and social exclusion

What are the benefits of seeking support via Social Prescribing:

• Take control of situations with support
• Improve our mental health and wellbeing
• Meet new people
• Learn a new skill or participate in a new activity
• Increase self-confidence and self-esteem
• Get involved in your community
• Better quality of life

For more information on this service please call 01502 527214