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Social prescribing - has anyone used the service?

Iain

I've noticed a few people talking about a newish service from the NHS called Social prescribing which sounds like it could be of a lot of use to us autists.

https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/social-prescribing/

There do seem many areas which cover autistic needs:

Social prescribing is an all-age, whole population approach that works particularly well for people who:

- have one or more long term conditions
- who need support with low level mental health issues
- who are lonely or isolated
- who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.

Has anyone found this service to be offered locally? I would be interested in hearing your feedback on whether the staff are knowledgable about autism and if they have the resources to offer a meaningful service.

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  • Years ago, long before I was diagnosed and I was really struggling with low mood I was prescribed an exercise class. Virtually everyone else there was elderly and with some mobility issues, I was in my mid 20s and fairly fit, I used to run about 20 miles a week. I didn't mind the exercise but the enforced "dance" warm up really made me cringe.

    This lead onto being prescribed mountain biking with a slightly younger crowd of people.

    I didn't know I was autistic the time but I didn't think that would be considered even if it was apparent.

    I'm aware that my current GPs has a person that does none medical prescribing but I've yet to encounter this service in person.

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  • Years ago, long before I was diagnosed and I was really struggling with low mood I was prescribed an exercise class. Virtually everyone else there was elderly and with some mobility issues, I was in my mid 20s and fairly fit, I used to run about 20 miles a week. I didn't mind the exercise but the enforced "dance" warm up really made me cringe.

    This lead onto being prescribed mountain biking with a slightly younger crowd of people.

    I didn't know I was autistic the time but I didn't think that would be considered even if it was apparent.

    I'm aware that my current GPs has a person that does none medical prescribing but I've yet to encounter this service in person.

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