Do any of you have a "social prescriber"?

Topher
Topher Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
edited March 2025 in Everyday life

First time here. Do any of you have a "social prescriber"? What do they with you? I have been offered one but I find it hard to imagine what I'd get from it. Thank you

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  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 4,096 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @Topher and a warm welcome to the community!

    I am going to edit the title of your post slightly just so it makes it easier for other members to find and share their experiences of having a social prescriber, hope thats okay!

    It's lovely to have you here on the community and I hope you find it a safe and supportive space😄

  • Topher
    Topher Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener

    Thanks Mary xx

  • Hopeless
    Hopeless Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 997 Pioneering

    I’ve had help from a social prescriber. Mine linked me up with a mental health social group and referred me to a charity that offered befriending. Both things were great but have since lost their funding and closed! I have found that local area coordinators seem to be better at knowing what is available now - probably because they deal with a smaller area. I know not everywhere has them though.

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