What is it?
Social Prescribing focuses on tackling the social factors that impact health and well-being by connecting residents of Islington to non-medical support available within the borough.
Many individuals discuss non-medical issues with their GPs and other healthcare providers simply because they are unsure where to seek help. These concerns may include social isolation, mental health, financial difficulties, housing challenges, employment, access to exercise opportunities, and volunteering options. If these issues are not addressed, they can have a detrimental effect on an individual’s overall health and well-being.
What can service users expect
When booked with our in-house Social Prescribers, a dedicated professional will work with the patient to assess their needs and identify the appropriate local support. Our Social Prescribers are committed to providing a welcoming environment where individuals can discuss their concerns comfortably and privately.
We aim to contact clients in need of support within a reasonable timeframe. However, during periods of high demand, we will inform you of an estimated waiting time.
Please note, this is not an emergency service.
Our Key Objectives
Prevention:
By addressing broader social factors that impact health and well-being, we aim to prevent the onset of related complications that can arise when these factors are not addressed.
Self-Care:
We empower residents to take an active role in their own health and well-being by helping them understand the local social support available and building their confidence in accessing these resources.
Personalisation and Collaborative Working:
We focus on enhancing the local support available through a person-centred approach to health and well-being. This is achieved by encouraging residents to collaborate with healthcare providers to plan tailored interventions.
Accessing Social Prescribing
Our in-house Social Prescribers are available to all individuals registered with our practice; for an initial appointment, you will need to be booked in by a member of the practice team. If you would like to see a Social Prescriber, please call the practice or submit an online consultation.
Some of the services you can access…
- We are a RCGP Parkrun approved practice from 05/07/2018 and you may be advised to attend the local Park run in Finsbury Park. It is a 5k run which can be walked or run at any level and you may even see members of the Practice staff there!
- Village Practice Women’s Only Walking Group run by staff at the Village voluntarily! Join us for a leisurely chat and walk and make new friends. Thursdays at 12.00!
- An appointment with one of the Age UK Care Navigators who can support you from the beginning to the end of your problem and ensure you get the best care and support. They have access to a powerful directory of services across the borough and are experts in navigating the services across health and social care. Information can be accessed by clicking the link Islington Locality Navigator Service