Social prescribing

What is Social Prescribing?

Alliance provides social prescribing services in partnership with Citizens Advice North Somerset for Pier Health Group in Weston-super-Mare.

What is social prescribing?

Many things that affect our health can’t be fixed by a medical prescription, such as loneliness, isolation, or problems with money, housing or employment.

Social Prescribing connects people to activities, groups, and services in their community to meet the practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing.

We work with adults 18+ and provide support from walking groups to debt advice, it’s about what matters to you at a pace that suits you.

Your Social Prescribing Link Worker will work with you to prioritise what matters to you and changes you want to make in your life. They can help you set goals and create a plan to take small steps towards achieving them.

What kind of issues can social prescribing help with?

Social Prescribing is non-medical support for a range of issues, including but not limited to:

• Lifestyle
• Looking after yourself
• Managing symptoms
• Work, volunteering and other activities
• Money advice
• Connecting you with where you live 
• Family and friends
• Feeling positive.

Take the time to watch this video and find out a little bit more about social prescribing

How do you access the service?

Referrals are made through Pier Health Group GP Practices to social prescribing link workers.

Patients can self-refer by contacting their GP practice or requesting a referral whilst attending an appointment.

You can also complete this flyer and talk to your GP about accessing the service.