Social Prescribing
Support Beyond Medical Care
Your health and wellbeing can be affected by much more than a medical condition.
Our Social Prescribing Team can take the time to understand what matters to you and connect you with local services, organisations and community support that could make a difference.
Sometimes the support you need isn't a prescription or GP appointment.
How Can Social Prescribing Help?
Our team can support you with a wide range of needs, including:
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Loneliness and social isolation
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Mental health and emotional wellbeing
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Money, benefits and financial worries
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Housing concerns
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Carer support
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Bereavement and loss
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Employment, education and volunteering
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Healthy lifestyles and physical activity
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Weight management
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Community groups and activities
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Support with long-term health conditions
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Building confidence and independence
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Accessing local charities and support organisations
How Does It Work?
You'll have the opportunity to talk with a member of our Social Prescribing Team about what is important to you and what you would like help with.
Together, you can look at the challenges you're facing and explore the support available within your local community.
Rather than simply giving you information, our team can help you find and connect with the services that are right for you.
Who Can Social Prescribing Help?
Social prescribing can support people of different ages and circumstances.
You might benefit if you're feeling lonely, struggling with your wellbeing, caring for someone, experiencing financial or housing difficulties, living with a long-term condition, or simply need some help finding the right local support.
You don't need to know exactly what service you need before speaking to us.
Interested in Social Prescribing?
If you think Social Prescribing could help you, contact Southend Coastal Surgeries and tell us what support you're looking for.
Our team can discuss your needs and help connect you with the right support in your community.
Your health is about more than medicine.
Sometimes the right connection can make all the difference.
