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Social Prescribing

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​Social prescribing
is a means of enabling GPs, nurses and other primary care professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services.  It is also possible for people to self-refer.
To find out more about what Social Prescribing is please click here.


Why does it Matter?

Feeling connected to your community has lots of health and wellbeing benefits that support resilience, independence and good physical and mental health.
Social Prescribing organisations aim to connect people to services and activities in their community in order to benefit overall health and wellbeing.  Examples include volunteering, arts activities, group learning, gardening, befriending, cookery, healthy eating advice and a range of sports.​

How we can make a difference

Check out our Health Literacy Sessions and our Health and Wellbeing collection.

Useful Links

  • NET: Caring for Older People & their Carers
  • NHS England - Social Prescribing
  • Reginald Centre 
  • The King's Fund - Social Prescribing
  • Health For All
  • Healthtalk.org
  • Rotherham Social Prescribing Service
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