Social Prescribing in the Dudley borough
We reached out to Social Prescribers from different areas within the borough so they could share their views about their service.
Summary
We found a wide range of socioeconomic barriers for local people to access services that can help them. Social Prescribers provided suggestions to improve the experiences of the community.
Key findings
- 80% of Social Prescribers reported receiving inappropriate referrals
- Social Prescribers recommend free local services are needed to provide opportunities
- Social Prescribing receives a lack of support from other services
Social Prescribers were open and honest with their views on their service and the barriers faced by local people. They provided us with a view of the challenges faced by vulnerable people and suggested solutions to these challenges.
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Social Prescribing in the Dudley borough
