Roscommon Well Connected - Social Prescribing Project

What is Social Prescribing?

Social Prescribing is a free service which helps to link you with sources of support and social activities within your community. These can include;
· Physical activity
· Reading groups / books for health
· Music activities / groups
· Self –help programmes
· Men’s Sheds
· Community gardening
· Arts and creativity
 
Social Prescribing is for you if:
· You feel that you need some support to mind your health and wellbeing
· You feel isolated, stressed, anxious or depressed
· You simply feel the service can help

What does the Social Prescribing service offer?

A service open to everyone who feels they need support to become more active and engaged within their community.

How does the Social Prescribing service work?

The Social Prescribing Coordinator will meet with you to discuss your interests and work in partnership with you to develop a plan to help you link with local supports / activities and achieve your goals.
Our partnership may be short term or medium term depending on your interests, available supports, activities and engagement.

What are the limits of the Social Prescribing Service?

The Social Prescribing Coordinator will not direct you to attend any support or activity, rather we will suggest activities and offer links to relevant groups, supports and activities with your permission and agreement.
While the Coordinator will do their best to help you achieve your goals, they will not:

· Make decisions for you

· Guarantee success

· Make a formal referral into a service for you

How do I access the service?

You, a family member or friend acting on your behalf, can access Social Prescribing by phoning or emailing the Project Coordinator and completing a referral form
OR
Your GP, Healthcare Professional or any Agency you are linked to, can refer you by phone or email by completing the referral form.

Will my information be kept confidential?

Your information will be kept safe and secure on a computer system and/or in a locked filing cabinet, in line with Roscommon LEADER Partnership policies. You may ask for a copy of your information at any time.
The only information we require is to help you in making a plan, connecting with relevant supports and reaching your goals. We will keep your information confidential but we may need to share your confidential information if:
• There is a risk of serious harm to you or to another person or to property
• We have to do so by law
• We are told about harm to a child
We will inform you if we are obliged to share confidential information about you before we do so.

Social Prescribing can help you to

 • Meet new people

• Take part in an enjoyable activity

• Become involved in your community

• Learn new skills or improve existing skills

• Feel better about your overall health and wellbeing

Can I stop using the Roscommon Well Connected Social Prescriber service?

Yes the service is 100% voluntary, if you wish to stop engaging you will be asked to contact the Coordinator for evaluation purposes and to help us to continue to improve the service.

Roscommon LEADER Partnership

Roscommon LEADER Partnership is an organisation that brings together key development projects including rural enterprise, development and social inclusion that work for the betterment of the people of Co. Roscommon. Roscommon LEADER Partnership Company is delivering Roscommon Well Connected – Social Prescriber Project, in partnership with the SICAP programme.

For Further Details, Please Contact

Roscommon Well Connected Social Prescriber Project
Coordinator: Anthony Owens
Moble: 086 780 7820
Email: AnthonyOwens@ridc.ie