Social Prescribing Report
Altogether we received survey responses from 86 patients and 44 primary care professionals and interviewed 16 SPLWs.
Social prescribing is a key component of care, potentially supporting health and wellbeing, reducing social isolation and integrating people with support and groups in their community, aiming to make a positive difference to their lives. Considerable National Health Service (NHS) investment has been made in social prescribing across Bromley’s primary care networks (PCN).
This study has considered feedback from social prescribing link workers (SPLWs), primary care professionals and patients who use or have used the service. We also investigated resources, training and support available to SPLWs, mapping and assessing the use made of the service and its development so far.
SPLWs believe their service benefits not only the patient but also the community and the health care system. Social prescribing could be improved by greater awareness within PCNs and GP practices and encouraging patients to attend their annual health checks.
Based on our key findings, this report contains 11 recommendations for the South East London Integrated Care Board (SEL ICB), PCNs, and SPLWs. The attached report also includes a formal response, at the back, from the SEL ICB.
