Services

Social Prescribing Link Workers

Our focus is on what matters to you

Social Prescribing Link Workers work with all of the health professionals in your local GP Practice.

They will help you to access a wide range of support services to help you with social, emotional and practical needs focussing on “What Matters to You” helping to improve your mental and physical wellbeing and general health.

Social Prescribing Link Workers can support you to access help around:

  • Housing, Finance, and Benefits
  • Long Term Conditions
  • General and Emotional Wellbeing
  • Social Isolation and Integration
  • Volunteering, Employment, and Learning

We can link you to the right support by:

  • Signposting – information and encouragement to access services
  • Facilitation – information and support to access services
  • Navigation – support to engage and access a service

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What our clients say:

  • “I’ve just called to let you know I’ve heard back from the referral you made, thank you again for what you have done for me so far.’’
  • “I can’t believe you’ve been able to sort this out so quickly when I’ve been trying myself for weeks! Thank you.”
  • ‘’I didn’t realise those groups were out there! Thank you for letting me know about them. I have a reason to get out now.’’
  • “Thank you for putting me in touch with Durham County Carers. They have been able to help me sort out a Carer’s break and it has made me feel more positive.”

 

Get in touch on 0800 8766887