Barnsley Health Federation Link Works (Social Prescribing)
What is Social Prescribing?
We know that taking care of your health involves more than just medicine. With Barnsley Healthcare Federation Link Works you can get specialist support for more than just medical issues.
Your local Social Prescribers will contact you and spend time with you exploring what activities and/or local support could improve your health and well-being.
You can consider the benefits of participating in them, and they will assist and support you to plan your next steps.
What support can I get?
Social Prescribers can help you with a range of issues, including:
* Social isolation
* Loneliness
* Emotional well-being
* Health lifestyle choices
* Getting out and about
* Life changing events such as birth, retirement, bereavement
* Long term health conditions
* Loss of confidence/purpose
* Poor health linked to housing conditions
* Accessing work, training and volunteering
What are the benefits?
* Improves your mental and physical health
* Meet new people
* Learn a new skill or participate in a new activity
* Increase self confidence and self-esteem
* Better quality of life
* Get involved in your community
For more information go to https://barnsleyhealthcarefederation.co.uk/link-works/