What is Social Prescribing? 

A way to support people with a wide range of social, emotional or practical needs focused on improving mental health and physical wellbeing. 

Social prescribing enables GPs, nurses and other primary care professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services to support their health and wellbeing.

 

Who is it for?

Social prescribing works for a wide range of people, including people:

  • with one or more long-term conditions

  • who need support with their mental health

  • who are lonely or isolated

  • who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.

Who are Social Prescribing and Staying Well Link Workers?

Social prescribing and Staying Well link workers connect people to wider community support which can help improve their health and well-being, reduce loneliness and isolation and to engage and deal with some of their underlying causes of ill health.

Link workers give people time, focusing on ‘what matters to me’ and taking a holistic approach to people’s health and wellbeing. They connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.

How do I access Social Prescribing? 

In Calderdale you can access social prescribing via;

  • A Social Prescribing Link Worker based at your GP 

  • A Staying Well Link Worker operating in your area via Halifax Opportunities Trust Staying Well Programme