1. Heather Arnatt

2. Social prescribing in Gainsborough
Connecting the community to prevent or reduce a clinical intervention
Multi agency approach in collaboration with Age UK Lincoln & Kesteven ‘PICs’ (personal independence coordinators)
Integration within the Gainsborough Neighbourhood Team

3. Social prescribing in Gainsborough
Central point of contact through Volunteer Centre ‘SP Referral Hub’
Signposting to quality assured organisations
Working to develop local groups
Follow up and continued support

4. Social Prescribing for Gainsborough
Clinical Services
Occupational therapy
Community mental health
Neighbourhood teams
GPs
Housing
Social Care
Gainsborough
Social Prescribing Referral Hub
Operated by Voluntary Centre Services
Support and signposting and referral into community activities
Liaison with statutory services (GPs etc)
Community referrals
Volunteering support
For referrals, and to find out how we can help you to support your clients
Tel (Mon- Thur 10am-3pm)
For Self Help
Lincs2Advice
Community and voluntary organisations
For care and support planning
Wellbeing Service

5. Examples from early learning
Weight loss
Social Isolation
Lifestyle advice

6. How to contact us:
Referral team available Mon- Thurs 10am – 3pm
Ask at reception in the Guildhall, Marshall’s Yard, Gainsborough