Social Prescribing

Social Prescribing empowers you to take control of your health and wellbeing by connecting you to activities, groups and services in your community.

We work in partnership with Richmond GP Alliance to deliver Social Prescribing across Richmond Borough.

Link Workers can support you to meet new people and be involved in the community, improve your mental and physical health and increase your confidence and self-esteem.

Once a GP or other health care professional has made a referral to one of our Link Workers, they will meet with you to find out more about you and what you want to achieve or change. They focus on what matters to you and together explore opportunities in the local community that can help you feel better.

Social Prescriber James seated at a desk in a GP surgery having a chat with a woman.

We can support you to:

Find local groups and activities based around your interests
Manage symptoms of anxiety, low mood or depression
Be more active and improve physical activity
Manage symptoms of a long term health condition or impairment
Find courses, employment or volunteer opportunities
Get information on finances, housing and legal advice

There are currently 14 Link Workers, who are based within GP Practices across Richmond. They are working with a group of practices who have come together to meet the needs of their local population.