Social Prescribing

Please note, our office address is an administration office ONLY we do not take drop ins or appointments at the office.

Age UK Norwich
69-75 Thorpe Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 1UA
United Kingdom

Email: enquiries@ageuknorwich.org.uk
Telephone: 01603 496333

Social Prescribing aims to improve health and wellbeing by offering tailored advice and guidance which supports the individual in working towards achieving their goals.

What is Social Prescribing?

At Age UK Norwich, we have 3 Social Prescribers who are based with the I.N.T.E.R.A.C.T (Norwich Integrated Anticipatory Care Team) a service set up by Norwich City Council, Voluntary Norfolk, One Norwich Practices, Norfolk Citizens Advice and Age UK Norwich. The aim of the multi-disciplinary service is to support people whose wellbeing is suffering because of something connected with their housing circumstances. Referrals are made via an organisation or a medical professional.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/norwich/our-services/information-and-advice/social-prescribing/

What does a Social Prescriber do?

A Social Prescriber can support clients in areas including:

• Housing Activities
• Clubs and groups
• Benefits
• Family and Relationships
• Blue badges and transport.
• Mental Health
• Budgeting and Debt
• Education and training
• Debt Work
• Care
• Rights and Responsibilities

A Social Prescriber can:

• Give you time to talk through your issues in confidence
• Help you identify priorities
• Provide information and practical advice
• Support you in setting goals
• Identify how those goals might be met
• Direct you to local sources of support
• Manage referrals to other specialist services
• Encourage independence
• Advice and guidance for health and wellbeing