What is a social prescriber?

Social prescribing connects people to activities, groups and support that improve health and wellbeing. 

It can link you to support for things that matter to you, including financial support, housing information and advice, carers support and social connections and activities to help you live a happy, independent and safe life. 

Social Enterprise Kent, Imago, Involve and Red Zebra are some of the organisations which provide support in different parts of Kent and Medway.

There are also community navigation and community warden services that are provided by the local authority. 

What is available in my area?

To see what is available in your local area, please take a look at the map provided by the National Academy for Social Prescribing.

The service is often run through GP practices.

You can also visit the websites of the individual providers listed below.


 

Website: sekgroup.org.uk/connect-well-east-kent/ 
Directory: maps.sekgroup.org.uk/

Website: www.medway.gov.uk
Directory: www.vcconnectsystem.org.uk

Social prescriber Melanie speaks about her role.

To find out about local community services, you can also visit:

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