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Social Prescriber

Social prescribing, sometimes referred to as community referral, is a means of enabling GP’s, nurses and other primary care professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services. Recognising that people’s health is determined primarily by a range of social, economic and environmental factors, social prescribing seeks to address people’s needs in a holistic way. It also aims to support individuals to take greater control of their own health.

Time credits are prescribed to a participant, in return for a pledge that you give your time to the community in the future which is linked to your skills and interests to improve health and wellbeing. A time credit can be spent on a whole range of different activities across the country. You will receive 5 time credits on your first session which is non-committal.

You can earn more time credits, encouraging greater involvement in community activity. The ultimate goal is for a practitioner in a supporting setting to be able to use a tested tool that encourages healthy lifestyles, greater social engagement, and confidence building. In return you get the chance to share your skills and knowledge in a setting of your choice.