Meir Primary Care Network – Social Prescribers

Social Prescribing is a way for GPs and other health professionals to refer people to local, non-clinical services that support health and wellbeing.

Our Social Prescribing Link Worker, Julie, works with anyone over the age of 18 in the local community. She is available:

• Mondays – at the practice
• Tuesdays to Thursdays – by telephone appointment
• Wednesdays - 9.30-12 at Wellbeing Wednesday at Rowan Village, George Street, Meir. Peer Support Group (no appointment needed)
• Thursdays - 9.30-12 at Jolly Potters Over 50's young at heart group - Forrester Bros Community Room Longton. Peer Support Group (no appointment needed)

Other Social Prescribers are available:

• Mondays & Fridays, 10am–12pm – at The Community Lounge (Meir) for drop-in support (no appointment needed)

How Can a Social Prescriber Help?

Social Prescribers can support you with:

• 🏠 Housing and benefits
• 💷 Budgeting and financial advice
• 🔌 Fuel poverty support
• 🧶 Connecting to local groups and activities (e.g. art, dance, knitting, cooking, sports)
• 🙋 Volunteering opportunities
• 📍 Information about local services
• 🤝 Reducing loneliness and improving wellbeing

Whether you're feeling isolated, need help with practical issues, or want to get more involved in your community, our Social Prescribers are here to help.

📧 Contact us:
Email: meirpcn.splw@stoke.nhs.uk

Peer Support and Self-help Groups

Our Social Prescribers offer many support Groups and activities throughout the local community.  All of our groups are FREE to attend and you don't need to book.