Social Prescribing is a non-medical, non-emergency service designed to support anyone aged 18+ by looking at factors that are having an impact on people’s wellbeing. We take the time to listen to ‘what matters to you’ and link you to the appropriate services in the community to support you with a wide range of social, emotional and practical needs. For example, we could link you to an art class, walking group, home support service, carers support group, or to learn how to use your smart phone or computer. It all depends on ‘what matters to you’.

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As members of the primary care network (PCN) team of health professionals, Social Prescribing Link Workers will take referrals from the PCN’s Core Network Practices and from a wide range of agencies to support the health and wellbeing of patients. These agencies include but are not limited to the PCN’s members, pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, emergency services such as the fire service and police, councils, job centres, social care services, housing associations, and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

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At this current stage, we are trialling self-referrals in East Guildford PCN. For further information regarding self-referrals and to access the self-referral form, please click here. For further information about the general referral process, or to receive a copy of the referral form, please contact socialprescribers.guildfordandwaverley@nhs.net.