What do you think of social prescribing in Southwark?

The aim of social prescribing is to help people live their lives as well as possible by linking them to local advice and social activities to support health and wellbeing.

We want to know: What do you think about Social Prescribing in Southwark? You may want to know more, or you might have already received practical advice from a Social Prescribing Link Worker or been connected with a local community activity through a GP or nurse.

This survey is anonymous and takes about 5 minutes to complete. Please answer what you can and add a comment at the end.

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