Social Prescribing Link Workers

There are many things we experience throughout our lives that can affect our overall health and wellbeing. This could include feeling stressed about finances, work, or relationships, losing someone close or feeling lonely and isolated. We may find ourselves having to manage a long-term condition or feel overwhelmed by caring responsibilities.  

Sometimes it can be difficult knowing where to start or where we can go to get support, help or advice.  This is where social prescribing may be able to help.  

Social Prescribing supports people in a non-medical way with practical emotional and social issues. We work with individuals as well as their family and carers if this is suitable. As we are based in the GP surgeries in Sutton, we can support with face – face sessions, or over the telephone if this is what you prefer. You may also qualify for our home visiting service if you have difficulty communicating over the telephone.  

Social Prescribing Link Workers have the time to talk to you about different areas of your life and what is most important to you. A link worker can work with you in a flexible, person-centred way to help you identify your priorities and what changes you would like to make to improve your wellbeing. We can then work together to create a simple action plan to help you discover what your options are, what’s available in the community and how best to access the advice and support you need. 

This could include things such as accessing social or community groups, getting general advice and information, finding out about hobbies or volunteering, accessing peer support, becoming more physical active or connecting with nature.  There is such a wealth of resources available for us to access in the community – so if you would like to speak to one of us, please do speak to one of the staff at your GP surgery and ask for a referral to Social Prescribing.  

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