How could Social Prescribing help me?

Social Prescribing is connecting you to a wide array of holistic, non-medical resources to achieve your goals & improve your health. These resources include social activities, volunteering, learning opportunities, arts and sports.

Examples of Social Prescribing: referrals to social or physical activities, community groups, or learning & skills development activities such as a gardening group, a book/movie club or a volunteer role.

Research shows that social isolation & loneliness is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day or obesity. Older adults are especially at risk due to physical decline, living alone and decreasing social networks.

  • Social prescribing helps improve social connection - which reduces chronic disease, mental health challenges and dependence on medication and substances.

  • Speak to us today about Social Prescribing - we can refer you to activities of your choice and link you with services of interest.

Sources for more information:

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

National Library of Medicine

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