Community360: My Social Prescription

My Social Prescription is a community-based scheme led by Community360 across Colchester serving to address the social issues that can affect people’s wellbeing.

The scheme is designed to empower people to take the next steps to improve their own wellbeing and encourage residents to tap into their local assets.

Social Prescribers at Community360 connect people with voluntary and community services, offering a personalised approach to identify the activities and resources available.

Results show that people report an improvement in their wellbeing, feel supported and connected with their community, and subsequently the demand on public services is reduced. Feedback often indicates that those supported by the team would go on to recommend the social prescribing services to loved ones.

There are many ways the C360 Social Prescribers support Colchester residents, we are based within Colchester General Hospital for those who would like or need social support as well as their medical needs when recovering at home.

Ask for a C360 Social Prescribing Link Worker on your hospital ward if interested in finding out more. You can refer yourself or a loved one, with permission, to My Social Prescription via telephone or email.

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Find out more on Community 360's website