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Social Prescribing

A new route to wellbeing…

The Social Prescribing service provides a non-medical approach to supporting people in Wolverhampton to improve their health and wellbeing.

Our aim is to link people with activities and support in their local communities which might help them to feel better and more connected. You can be referred into the service by your GP or another professional who knows you.

We have individual services for adults and young people in Wolverhampton. You can find out more about each service below.

Social Prescribing for Adults

A friendly social prescribing link work smiles whilst talking to two people and taking notes

What is Social Prescribing?

It is a non-medical approach to improving your health and wellbeing. It can help you to have more control over your own health and find ways to improve how you feel in a way that suits you.

Who is it for?

  • Do you feel isolated & want support to meet other people?
  • Do you feel low or a bit anxious and might feel better joining a social group?
  • Do you have a long-term chronic health condition which would be helped through community activities?
  • Do you need help to find support or advice with practical issues such as money or independent living?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes then the Social Prescribing service might be able to help.

How does it work?

Social prescribing is not designed to replace medical support, but getting involved with local groups & activities can help you get better and feel better faster than medicine alone.

Your Link Worker might introduce you to a community group, a new activity or a local club. Or they might help you find information or access advice about a particular issue.

 

We link people into things like:

  • Friendship groups
  • Walking groups
  • Arts & crafts
  • Community gardening
  • Access to advice about housing or debt
  • Training & volunteering
  • Information about managing your health

How do I get involved?

You may have been given this information because you have already been referred.

If not, you need to ask your GP (or another worker who knows you) to refer you to the service.

In Summary…

Once we get the referral a Link Worker will contact you within a few days. They will arrange to meet you at a place where you feel most comfortable (such as GP surgery or your home).

Your Link Worker is there to listen to you and put you in touch with people and activities that might help you to feel better.

Together you will agree on a plan to access the groups and services you have chosen which may include them coming with you for the first time.

We will contact you to check that the plan we have put in place is working for you or if you need anything else.

How can I get support?

Contact the Social Prescribing Team for further info

The service is based at the Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action and we can arrange to meet you at our city centre office, in your own home or somewhere else that you feel comfortable.

Tel: 01902 328 987
Email: SPinfo@wvca.org.uk

Follow @WVSocialPres on Twitter

Social Prescribing for Young People

A friendly social prescribing link work smiles whilst talking to two people and taking notes

What is Social Prescribing?

It is a non-medical approach to improving your health and wellbeing. It can help you to have more control over your own health and find ways to improve how you feel in a way that suits you.

 

Who is it for?

  • Young People who may feel isolated & want support to meet other people
  • Young People who may feel low or a bit anxious and might feel better joining a social group
  • Young People who may have a long-term chronic health condition which would be helped through community activities
  • Young People who may need help to find support or advice with practical issues such as money or health
  • Young People who may want help and support with their well-being and education

How does it work?

Social prescribing is not designed to replace medical support, but getting involved with local groups & activities can help you get better and feel better faster than medicine alone.

Your Link Worker might introduce you to a community group, a new activity or a local club. Or they might help you find information or access advice about a particular issue.

 

We link people into things like:

  • Friendship groups
  • Sporting groups
  • Arts & crafts
  • Community youth provision
  • Access to advice about health and wellbeing
  • Training & Education
  • Or information about managing your health

How do I get involved?

A referral can be made by a GP or other professional on behalf of young people who are aged 13-17 years old, and registered with a Wolverhampton GP.

For more information about who can refer please contact us.

In Summary…

Once we get the referral a Link Worker will contact you within a few days. They will arrange to meet you at a place where you feel most comfortable (such as GP surgery, school or your home).

Your Link Worker is there to listen to you, and put you in touch with people and activities
that might help you to feel better.

Together you will agree a plan to access the groups and services you have chosen which
may include them coming with you for the first time.

We will contact you to check that the plan we have put in place is working for you or if you need anything else.

How can I get support?

Contact the Social Prescribing Team for further info

The service is based at the Wolverhampton Voluntary & Community Action and we can arrange to meet you at our city centre office, in your own home or somewhere else that you feel comfortable.

Tel: 01902 328 987
Email: SPinfo@wvca.org.uk

Follow @WVSocialPres on Twitter

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