Community Link Workers (formerly known as Social Prescribers) work out of GP practices and help individuals connect with local support and services, or community groups and activities.
Community Link Workers aim to empower people to take an active role in improving their wellbeing. They can provide support for social issues which affect a person like financial or housing difficulties, social isolation and loneliness, or anxiety and stress. Community Link Workers use a person-centred approach and talk about what really matters to the individual. They work with people to identify the challenges they are facing and support them to set goals and overcome barriers to allow them to take greater control of their physical and mental health.
This service is available to anyone aged 16 or over, registered with a GP practice in Angus.
Self-referrals can be made either by patients contacting their practice and asking for an appointment with the Link Worker or by contacting the Link Worker for their area directly.
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