Guide to Social Prescribing

A Quick Beginner’s Guide to Social Prescribing

  What is Social Prescribing?  Social prescribing in its simplest form is a way for local organisations (such as GPs, social services, job centres) to easily refer people to a link worker. Generally, people who need support with a non-medical issue are suitable for social prescribing. Once referred, a link worker spends time with the person to understand their needs and…