Macmillan Social Prescribing
Background of Macmillan Social Prescribing Service
Family Action were awarded funding from Macmillan Cancer Support to implement a social prescribing service based within GP practices in the City of London and Hackney to support people with cancer.
This is an extension of our existing social prescribing service within City and Hackney that supports people with long-term health concerns, or those experiencing social isolation or social issues, to access activities, social groups, services, and advice and information based on their needs and interests.
What is Macmillan Social Prescribing Service?
Macmillan Social Prescribing Service promotes good health and well-being by linking those who seek support to local activities, social groups, services, and information based on individual interests and needs.
Macmillan social prescribers work with people to identify needs through electronic Health Needs Assessment (eHNA) that are having an impact on their quality of life.
Eligibility Criteria for referrals
🔹Diagnosis with Cancer
🔹Registered with a GP in City & Hackney
🔹Presenting with Social Problem
🔹Socially Isolated
🔹Keen to Participate in Non-Clinical Activities
Exclusion Criteria
🔹Non cancer patient
🔹Not registered with a GP in City & Hackney
🔹Unstable, with high-risk mental health with active psychosis or active suicidal/self-harm
Patients can request access to the Macmillan Social Prescribing Service by referral from their general practice, or by referring themselves by emailing:
Service link and contact details
https://family-action.org.uk/services/macmillan-social-prescribing-city-hackney/
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Email address:
Telephone number: 07900 970 721
Project Manager - Nurul Chowdhury -