Social prescribing – sometimes called community referral – helps you find ways to improve your health and wellbeing. It does this by connecting you to events in your local area. This could be anything from art classes and social activities for adults who are isolated, to getting benefits and legal advice. Social prescribing allows you to access activities that meet your wider emotional, physical and social needs.
Social prescribing can connect you to:
Your GP, nurse or other health professional can refer you to a link worker or navigator. They will speak to you on the phone or meet face to face to:
If you’re aged 60 plus, SAIL can connect you with local services to help you maintain your independence, safety and wellbeing.
Community Connections is a scheme for adults to help improve health and wellbeing by using local community services and activities.
Explore our community directory for local information, activity and support to improve your health and wellbeing.
Sydenham Garden for people wanting to improve their mental health, particularly people with depression, anxiety and trauma. They also have a specific service for people with the early stages of dementia. You will need to be referred by a health or care professional.
You can also find support for:
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