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Across our GP practices in Richmondshire you can access help and guidance from Social Prescribers. A Social Prescriber’s role is to refer and signpost support in the community in order to improve patient’s health and wellbeing. The referrals are for non-medical needs and are usually to services offered by community-based organisations.
One great example of the activities the Richmondshire Social Prescribing team are getting involved in, is a leading study to discover the benefits on nature-based intervention to help patients with mental health needs.
Green social prescribing supports individuals to access nature-based interventions and activities, such as local walking for health schemes, community gardening, outdoor exercise and conservation volunteering with the aim of improving health and wellbeing.
Contact your GP practice to book and appointment with a Social Prescriber.
Social Prescribers