👉 West Dorset’s Social Prescribing Service for Children and Young People offers a unique approach to supporting young people in improving their wellbeing through non-medical means.
👉 By connecting young people with local activities, community groups, and support networks, the service empowers them to take charge of their own health and happiness.
👉 Link Workers work closely with each child, taking time to understand what matters most to them, whether it’s improving confidence, managing anxiety, building self-esteem, or exploring new hobbies and interests.
👉 The service helps tackle issues such as body image concerns, friendship or relationship worries, and feelings of loneliness, while also offering guidance on making healthy lifestyle choices and planning for the future.
👉 By addressing small problems early, social prescribing helps prevent them from becoming bigger challenges.
👉 Provided by the Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network on behalf of three West Dorset medical practices, this service supports young people in the Bridport, Lyme Regis, Beaminster, and Maiden Newton areas, giving them the tools to make positive choices for their mental, emotional, and physical health.
👉 For more information on how this service can support your child or young person, please email: jcsocialprescribing@dorsetgp.nhs.uk or call 01308 428943