Social Prescibers offer a service to connect people to activities, groups and support that improve wellbeing.

If you live in North Yorkshire the council offers a service via Living Well (https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/adult-care/living-well-north-yorkshire) but there are some patients who are not eligible to be referred to them. For these patients and our patients who live in West Yorkshire we have a Social Prescriber who is employed by our Primary Care Network. Karen has been working locally for a number of years now so you may have met her around Tadcaster.

To be referred to a Social Prescriber please contact our reception team or mention you are interested when you are next seen by the GP or Nurse.

The website below has more information on how Social Prescribing works for patients accross England.

https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-is-social-prescribing/

111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally. 

Your needs will be assessed and you will be given advice about whether you need:

• Treat yourself at home
• Go to a Primary Care Centre

If you need face to face medical attention you may be asked to attend a Primary Care Centre.

Click here to access NHS 111 online or call 111 to speak to a staff member.