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SELF REFER -  SOCIAL PRECRIBING

Self Refer Portal

We are Venn PCN - a group of local practices working together to provide improved healthcare for all our patients. According to the criteria for each service, our patients can now self-refer to the services below. Simply click the appropriate button to find out more.

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Social Prescribing Day

Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen. In 2025 Social Prescribing Day will take place on Wednesday 19th March. Hull Forum have organised an event which will take place on this date at Princes Quay between 10am-3pm, and this will be supported by the Be Well Community Link Workers. The event is open to all and will include informational stalls, taster sessions of local activities, and tea and cake for attendees. Anyone interested in the event can simply turn up as there is no need to RSVP or confirm your attendance. However, if you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the Be Well Team on 01482 458091.

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Social Prescribing and community-based support is a key component of personalised care and is part of the NHS Long Term Plan.

Social Prescribing enables GP practices to refer patients to a range of services that offer support for social, emotional or practical needs. Through a link worker, social prescribing connects patients to community groups and services.

Social Prescribing is an all-age, whole population approach that works particularly well for people who:

  • Have one or more long-term conditions
  • Need support with low-level mental health issues
  • Are lonely or isolated
  • Have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing

What is Social Prescribing?

Social Prescribing

Social Prescribing and community-based support is a key component of personalised care and is part of the NHS Long Term Plan.

Social Prescribing enables GP practices to refer patients to a range of services that offer support for social, emotional or practical needs. Through a link worker, social prescribing connects patients to community groups and services.

Social Prescribing is an all-age, whole population approach that works particularly well for people who:

  • Have one or more long-term conditions
  • Need support with low-level mental health issues
  • Are lonely or isolated
  • Have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing

Community Link Workers

Community Link Workers can support patients in the following circumstances:

  • Those who are lonely, isolated or vulnerable (Poor social support)
  • Those who require support around unemployment, benefits, housing and welfare.
  • Those who require support with accessing local services, groups or activities.
  • Those who have social needs which affect their wellbeing.
  • Those who frequently attend their doctor's surgery (primary care) or hospital (secondary care) for social support.
  • Those who would benefit from signposting to services for support with individual social needs.

Note: Community link workers are not an urgent mental health crisis support service. Patients who require immediate mental health support should be referred to an appropriate service,