"Social prescribing helps older adults stay connected, active, and supported by linking them to activities and communities." – Julie Barnett

Our Older Person's Social Prescribers are available to patients aged 65 years and over.

We also have a dedicated Social Prescriber who supports our Dementia and Frailty patients, their families, and carers.

You can find out more about our Dementia and Frailty services here.

Are you or your loved one:

• Feeling overwhelmed by your health issues?
• Recently diagnosed with a health condition and looking for support?
• Needing assistance to keep on top of health appointments?
• Feeling isolated or lonely? Would you like to meet up with some like-minded people?
• A carer for someone and feel like you are not coping?
• Feeling like you don't have much quality of life at the moment?
• Looking to be healthier, stronger, and have more control over your health?

Not sure where to start?... then Social Prescribing might be able to help!

You can contact our Social Prescriber directly. Simply submit a request online, via Anima. Or, call 01273 480888, select option 2, and complete a request with one of our receptionists.

The information we receive from you will give us a little insight into:

• your background,
• interests, and
• what you are struggling with at the moment.

You may also be referred to the Social Prescribing Team by one of our GPs, Nurses, or Paramedics.

Please Note: This is NOT an urgent service. Our Social Prescribers work part-time,  and demand is high. There is currently a 2-3 week wait for those seeking this service.

Our Social Prescribers will be in touch. You will have an initial assessment to determine your needs and goals.

Offering both face-to-face and telephone appointments. They aim to find the right time to suit you.

They will give you personalised care plan, and support to connect you with local services and activities.

Follow-up appointments will be offered to track your progress and adjust your plan as needed.

They will find out what is most 'important to you.' Then search to find groups, activities, or services that can best support you.

Once they have found the right place for you, you may find you no longer need the service. You can always come back if you need to again in the future.

Social Prescribers cannot:

• diagnose medical conditions
• discuss or issue medication
• discuss or give test results

You will need to contact Foundry via Anima to discuss these issues with a member of the Clinical Team.