05/09/2025
🌟 Discover Social Prescribing at Bosvena Health & Fowey River Practice!
Did you know we can now help you improve your wellbeing through community support, not just prescriptions?
What is Social Prescribing?
It’s a way for your GP, nurse, or care team to connect you with non-medical services and activities that support your mental, emotional, and social health — like exercise groups, arts classes, budgeting advice, or befriending projects
Why it matters:
- Tackles issues linked to social isolation, stress, debt, or loneliness
- Offers meaningful alternatives or additions to medication where needed
- Helps you rediscover purpose, build confidence, and enhance resilience
How it works at our practices:
- You speak with your GP or nurse about how you're feeling
- You’re referred to a Social Prescribing Link Worker who asks, “What matters to you?”
- Together, you co-create a personal plan and connect with local services that fit your needs
Examples of Social Prescribing in action:
In Gloucestershire, some patients with mild to moderate depression received Forest Green Rovers football tickets, helping lift their mood and spark social engagement
🏥 Interested?
Talk to your GP or clinic team about whether social prescribing could benefit you. It’s a caring, community-focused path to better wellbeing.
