Erewash Social Prescribing Service
Social Prescribing can help you find local groups, social activities and support in your community
Who is involved
Social Connectors are GP front line staff who
can give you advice on how to access this service.
They may direct you to a Social Connector Coffee Morning or one to one
appointment, details on these can be found on your GP Practice website, the
social media accounts below, or by calling Erewash Voluntary Action
on 0115 9466740.
This is delivered in partnership with the Erewash Primary Care
Network.
GP Link workers
If more time is needed to discuss your needs an appointment will
be made to meet with a GP link worker who will be able to spend time with you
finding out what maters to you and what your goals might be. They are available
at the Coffee Mornings and also have are 1 hour appointments that the social
connectors or your GP can book for you so you can have a more private
chat about your interests and the type of activities you might like to do.
The aims of this piece of work is to connect local people to
(local) social groups support and activities to improve
their your health and wellbeing.
How does Social Prescribing work in Erewash?
Drop In Sessions at GP surgeries where you can call in and find
out what the local community has to offer.
GP Link Workers can have a chat with you about what matters
to you, and based on this will give you information and advice on accessing
local support groups and social activities.
Community Coffee Mornings where you can come and find out
about local offers in the community and stay and have a chat and a
drink. Please check your GP practice website for further information, or
check the social media accounts listed below.
Social Prescribing can help you to take control of your own
health and wellbeing by giving you time to think about what matters most to
you, and how the service can work with you to improve your health and
wellbeing.
Please ask at your GP
Practice Reception
