Spelthorne Borough Council offer a service designed to support residents who have social, emotional or practical needs which cannot be addressed by a GP, by linking them to a wealth of different services within the Borough.
What is being offered?
This includes one-to-one appointments with a Social Prescribing Link Worker who can talk to residents about factors affecting their health and organise suitable assistance via a network of local community and voluntary organisations. They can help with a wide range of needs, including:
- remaining independent at home
- opportunities for social interaction
- practical help, such as cooking, transport, shopping
- physical activity
- benefits and budgeting advice
- housing options advice and 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 Spelthorne Borough Council for more information on 01784 446464 or email socialprescribing@spelthorne.gov.uk or speak to your GP.
Independent Spelthorne Group (ISG) 