What is Social Prescribing?
People’s health is primarily determined by a range of social, economic and environmental factors. Social Prescribers in Norwich, are advisors who work for Citizens Advice and/or Age UK, who can help with non-medical issues that are affecting your health and wellbeing.
What can they do?
- Give you time to talk through your issues in confidence
- Help you identify priorities
- Provide information, guidance and practical advice
- Support you in setting goals and identify how these goals might be met
- Direct you to local sources of support
- Manage referrals to other specialist services
- Encourage independence
What can they help?
- Housing
- Benefits
- Mental Health
- Activities, clubs and groups
- Family and Relationships
- Blue badges and transport
- Budgeting and Debt
- Education and training
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Care
- Work
How can I book to see a Social Prescriber?
Just give us a call! 01603 251600. A member of the reception team can book you directly in with the Social Prescriber. You will have an initial telephone consultation with them, where they will assess your needs to see how best they can help you. This may be putting you in touch with other organisations or booking you follow up appointment(s) with them (via phone or in person) for further support.