Are You Well?

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Social prescribing is used in Australia by GPs and other health professionals to link patients with social needs that contribute to poor health, such as loneliness, social isolation and lack of connection to community, to services and activities, such as hobby groups and active living groups via a link worker who can spend time with the patient to come up with a best plan for engagement.

Professor Mark Morgan from Bond University says, 'Social prescribing in Australia is a non-medical way to help people with social needs that contribute to poor health. It involves connecting patients with community services and activities.'

Watch this short video for more information.

Dr Richard Mayes is a GP who works in conjunction with link coordinator Isis Jordan to connect and introduce people with organisations and groups in the Castlemaine area that may assist a person regain health and  vitality. Richard and Isis will be in conversation with Heather Whitford-Roche