Social prescribing: taking care of your health

Social prescribing is designed to support in ‘non-medical’ ways, providing practical support that can make a real impact on your health and wellbeingSocial Prescribing supports individuals to take control of their own health by connecting them to support within the community. Social Prescribing involves meeting with professionally trained Link Workers, who give individual time to focus on ‘what matters to you’ and take a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. This could include supporting with things like managing stress, loneliness, finding social groups, learning new skills, physical activity or getting information on employment, benefits, housing and legal advice.