Social prescribing

Social prescribing supports individuals to take better control over their health and improve their general wellbeing.

It aims to link residents, who have social, emotional or practical needs which cannot be addressed by a GP, to a wealth of different services within the borough.

Information for residents

Spelthorne Borough Council deliver Social Prescribing for residents of Spelthorne and on behalf of Woking Borough Council for residents of Woking.

What we offer

We offer a one-to-one appointment with a Social Prescribing Link Worker who will talk to you about your concerns and factors affecting your health. Our Link Worker will support you for up to 6 weeks and help to identify and organise suitable assistance via a network of services and local community and voluntary organisations.

Our Social Prescribing Link Workers can help you to access support in the following areas:

• remaining independent at home
• opportunities for social interaction
• practical help, such as cooking, transport, shopping
• physical activity
• benefits and budgeting advice
• housing options advice & home adaptations
• mental or emotional support
• support around a disability.

Who can use this service?

The service is currently available to adults over 18 years old, who are registered with a Spelthorne or Woking GP surgery and experiencing non-medical issues requiring additional support. 

Anyone wishing to access social prescribing can self-refer via the e-form links below:

• If you are registered with a Woking GP surgery and live in Woking Borough, please complete this self-referral form: https://forms.office.com/e/dRjPPCNrk
• If you are registered with a Spelthorne GP surgery and live in Spelthorne Borough, please complete this self-referral form: https://forms.office.com/e/dQHAAaVtcA

Once the referral form has been submitted a Link Worker will get in touch to arrange an appointment with you.

Contact us for more information on 01784 446464 or email socialprescribing@spelthorne.gov.uk or speak to your GP.