Socioeconomic factors have consistently been found to have a greater impact on health than healthcare.
In addition, frailty and long term conditions can negatively affect social and physical activity, finances, and relationships, which in turn can lead to a further decline in health and wellbeing
Shifa Surgery Ltd have an assigned Social Prescriber in-house who comes in one day a week currently where they can help you with all your social needs.
- Emerging evidence suggests that social prescribing can improve people’s health and wellbeing and reduce workload for healthcare professionals and demand in Primary and Secondary Services.
- Social prescribing is targeted at a range of patients, including those who are socially isolated and those with long term physical and/or mental health conditions.
If you wish to book an appointment with a Social Prescriber, please ring us or speak to Reception for more information.