Council Social Prescribing


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Social prescribers (often via your GP or council) connect you to local support: exercise groups, debt advice, carers’ help, or community activities.

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Ask your GP or council for a referral

Ask your GP or council for a referral. Say what you want help with (energy bills, isolation, activity, carers’ support).

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Ask your GP or council for a referral

Say what you want help with (energy bills, isolation, activity, carers’ support).

Start small

Pick one or two activities. Review after a few weeks and adjust.

Request communication support

Ask for longer appointments or written summaries if you have aphasia.