26/03/2026
SOCIAL PRESCRIBING DAY 2026!
Today, the Burton Albion Community Trust Social Prescribing Team celebrate their work in East Staffordshire.
Social Prescribers support people over 18 who have a GP practice in East Staffordshire.
The support consists of linking people to organisation and groups helping with specific non-medical needs. This includes issues such as housing, mental wellbeing, adult social care, physical exercise classes and hobby groups.
The service also provides team members specialising in form filling. This aids people apply for disability benefits including PIP, attendance allowance and blue badges.
Referrals to our service are taken from GP practices, self-referrals via the JOY app and from other external agencies. Support is free of charge and forms part of the East Staffordshire Primary Care Network .
To obtain support, contact their helpline on 07522 183300 or refer through this link https://services.thejoyapp.com/en/transactions/new?listing_id=696
East Staffs Social Prescribers