Social Prescribing at Upper Norwood Group Practice
Social prescriber (weekly)
We have social prescriber whose role is to offer non-clinical intervention for patients who do not need medication but may need other projects/activities to assist them in reducing isolation, obesity and other health issues.
They can support and signpost patients to a range of services including:
- Welfare rights advice
- Employment support
- Debt guidance
- Information and support for carers
- Help in filling in forms
- Community activities such as exercise, mindfulness, yoga, gardening and coffee mornings
- Mental health support