The Rotherham Social Prescribing Service for people with long-term conditions: a GP perspective

Authors:
DAYSON Chris, MOSS Bronwen
Publisher:
Sheffield Hallam University. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research
Publication year:
2017
Pagination:
4
Place of publication:
Sheffield

This thematic summary report explores the benefits and challenges of the Rotherham Social Prescribing from the perspective of GPs. It draws on qualitative interviews with 10 GPs and two Practice Managers and data extract from one GP surgery. It paints an overwhelmingly positive picture of the impact of Social Prescribing on GPs and patients, and highlights how the Service has quickly become a central component in a GPs options when treating the causes and consequences of long-term health conditions. Themes that emerged from GP interviews included: enabling GPs to take a holistic approach to health, developing GPs awareness of community-level support, reductions in GP workloads and reduction in medial prescribing. When GPs were asked how Social Prescribing benefitted patients, they referred to reductions in social isolation and loneliness; prevents family and carer breakdown; and providing person centred services. They also provided reflections on Rotherham Social Prescribing model, and what worked effectively. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
social prescribing, general practitioners, interviewing, outcomes, attitudes;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
England
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