Social Prescribing
Peak Edge Personalised Care Team
Our Social Prescribing Team, take referrals from the PCN’s Core Network Practices and from a wide range of agencies to support the health and wellbeing of patients;
Our team assess how far a patient’s health and wellbeing needs can be met by services and other opportunities available in the community;
They will produce a simple personalised care and support plan to address the patient’s health and wellbeing needs by introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services, and signposting where appropriate and as it matters to the person;
They will provide personalised support to patients, their families and carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently, improve their health outcomes and maintain a healthy lifestyle (including, where appropriate, by referral to weight management services);
They will develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on ‘what matters to them.
they will take a holistic approach, based on the patient’s priorities and the wider determinants of health, including supporting people to take up employment, training and welfare support;
Our team will explore and support access to a personal health budget where appropriate, manage and prioritise their own caseload, in accordance with the health and wellbeing needs of their population; and
Where required and as appropriate, refer patients back to other health professionals within the PCN.
Useful Contacts and Services
Housing
Sheffield City Council Housing Repairs - 0114 273 5555
Shelter Emergency Helpline - 0808 800 444
Gas and Electric
National Energy Action - 0800 304 7159 (Mon-Fri 10am to 12pm)
Cost of living
Sheffield City Council Community Helpline: 0114 273 4567 (Mon-Fri 8.30am – 6pm)
Citizens Advice – 0800 144 8848
Money Advice Service - 0800 138 7777 (8am-6pm)
Financial support
More financial support
Mental Health
Samaritans - 116 123
Rethink Sheffield Helpline - 0808 801 0440
Sheffield NHS Urgent Helpline - 0808 196 8281
If you are in a mental health crisis and your life is at risk, contact 999. You can also call NHS 111.
Other useful numbers:
Age UK Advice Line - 0800 678 1602
IDAS Domestic Abuse Support - 0808 808 2241
Sheffield Safeguarding Hub -0114 273 4908