Social Prescribing

Our Social Prescribing team has been successfully working alongside GPs in Merton since 2017.

What Is Social Prescribing

Social Prescribing is a way of linking patients in primary care with sources of support within the community. It provides GPs with a non-medical referral option that can operate alongside existing treatments to improve health and wellbeing

Social Prescribing Coordinators can help link you to local groups and activities, help you make positive lifestyle changes, learn new skills and refer you into community health services and social care if necessary. Social Prescribing Coordinators can also provide you with information on topics such as employment, training, benefits, housing and legal advice.

All You Need To Know About Social Prescribing

Find Support

If you don't want to assess our service but would still like to find support, then please use our online directory to search for Merton organisations that offer a wide range of support services to local residents.

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Accessing The Service

In order to meet with one of our Social Prescribers, you need to make an appointment through your GP. The appointment will take place at your GP surgery and can last up to 1 hour. You can have up to two further follow up appointments to chat about how things are improving for you. You may be asked to complete a Wellbeing Tool during your appointment, this is just so we can make sure we have covered everything and to measure your progress.

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What The Service Offers You

The service is limited to 18+, however we can still provide support to parents of children under 18 by referring to the appropriate organisations. We don’t do home visits at the moment, but we can refer you to the CLCH case management team who do. We help you find services outside the health system, so we are unable to organise medical appointments and advise you speak with your GP/healthcare professional.

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Kelly's Story

“I knew I should exercise more, but its hard to motivate yourself on your own and I hate the gym. The social prescribing coordinator gave me information on health walks, and a friendly beginners running club. I am finding it easier to get motivated”