Some feedback from users of our social prescribing service
87 patients reflected how the intervention impacted them. This highlights the intervention made them happier, less anxious, improved their life satisfaction and feelings of being worthwhile.
“My Community Social Prescriber was a tremendous support for me. I am so glad that I found the service. My community social prescriber was patient and knew what support I needed. I found that this really took the pressure from me especially during a time I was feeling suicidal and isolated.”
Female, 47, referred from IAPT
“This service has been great and I’m in a much better place now, I am going out three times a week, socializing again, my life is back. I’ve just got back from a 3 mile walk and would never have done that without the support I’ve been given by the Community Social prescriber at Health Exchange. I would love to volunteer or set up an activity.”
Female, 70. Referred from Connect well
“I have enjoyed the activities that were suggested. I made friends and continue to attend Menshed. It has given me confidence to start setting up my own PAT testing business.”
Male, 54, from IAPT.
“I have appreciated the check in calls. Working with the community social prescribing team from Health Exchange after my IAPT referral has turned my life around.”
Female, aged 55, from IAPT.
“Through the community social prescribing service, I was referred to the together service. Although, my situation is the same. I now have the knowledge of what my options are if I do need to make a decision. In addition, I know that I can contact the Health Exchange community social prescribing service if support is needed. Furthermore, the together service has been brilliant. I would recommend the community social prescribing service to everyone.”
Female, 52, from SWFT
“It is nice to have someone ringing and checking on me, as it made me feel that someone cared. Thank you for all the help that you have provided me. It has been really helpful talking things over with you. If I have had any concerns, you have done something about it. I did not know about your service and more people should know about it. Now I know that I can approach yourself as well as my GP and volunteer friends for support.”
Female, aged 82, from George Eliot Hospital.
“The staff were friendly. They were quick to respond. They offered to drop off food which was brilliant. Since being supported by Coventry Refugee Centre I have been able to access work.”