Social Prescribing - The Boathouse Surgery and Theale Medical Centre
Last updated: 13/12/2021
Social Prescribers can help you:
- Improve your general health and wellbeing
- Reduce feelings of isolation
- Discover local self-help groups, clubs and befriending agencies
- Volunteer your own time and experiences
- Find bereavement support
- Access social groups and parenting classes
- Explore support for housing, employment, benefits, debt & legal advice
- Become more active
- Get involved in your local community
Where to go
- Notes
You will be seen at your registered GP practice:
We can arrange home visits, where appropriate
Time / Date Details
- Time of day
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Evening
Afternoon
Morning
Lunchtime
Other Details
Availability
- Age Ranges
- Referral required
- Yes
- Referral Details
Talk to your GP, health care professional or any surgery staff about a referral. Alternatively, you can self-refer on the telephone via your surgery reception line or via the surgery website
- Other notes
Your social prescriber is:
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Someone you can talk to confidentially
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Someone who is practical, helpful and who will not judge you
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Someone who can give you additional and ongoing support to improve your health and wellbeing
How do I access the service?
To access this service you will need to be a registered patient at one the following GP practices:
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- Related links
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Primary Care Networks info from Berkshire West CCG
Quality checks
- Not applicable
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