Social Prescribing in York
What is Social Prescribing?
Social Prescribing links people to non-medical sources of support, to improve their health and wellbeing.
People often seek help from health services for things that are primarily social issues, (e.g. loneliness, isolation, financial worries). Social prescribing widens, diversifies and makes more accessible the range of support available to people, enabling them to take greater control of their own health and wellbeing.
Social Prescribers work with individuals to find out what matters to them. They support individuals to access local VCSE sector activities and statutory services with the aim of supporting them to self-manage their health and wellbeing.
Social Prescribers are not Support Workers, Counsellors, Social Care or Mental Health Workers – we support patients to connect with these services.
This is a non-judgemental service to support individuals to make small changes, that could make a big impact on their quality of life. If you would like to access this service or find out more call 01904 437 911.
Who are Primary Care Link Workers?
Primary Care Link Workers are part of the Social Prescribing Team at York CVS. The Primary Care Link Workers are Social Prescribers based in GP surgeries across York, working alongside individuals to get to know them, and ultimately help them improve their health and wellbeing.
Who do Social Prescribers support?
Currently, our Primary Care Link Workers team supports people aged 18+ living in the area served by City of York Council.
We can work with patients with mild – moderate Mental Health Conditions but cannot support people in crisis – this needs to be the crisis team. You can contact the crisis team by calling: 0800 0516 171 This service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for all ages, offering support for anyone in a mental health emergency.
Get in touch:
To access this service and find out more call 01904 437 911 alternatively, referrals can be made from a GP surgery.
Follow us on Twitter: @PrimaryLinks
Get in touch:
To access this service and find out more call 01904 437 911 alternatively, referrals can be made from a GP surgery.
Follow us on Twitter: @PrimaryLinks
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