Social Prescribing in Northumberland

Making sport and leisure accessible to everyone

What is Social Prescribing?

A brand-new service within the leisure industry and delivered by Places Leisure, accepting referrals from healthcare professionals. Our goal is to make accessing sport and leisure accessible to everyone in our Community. Our team will give people time and listen to what matters to them. Creating a plan for the changes they want support with in their lives, so they can take control of their own health and wellbeing journey

Two Column Therapy

Benefits of Social Prescribing

  • Enables medical professionals and other organisations, to refer Customers to non-clinical services to support their health and wellbeing. Customers can also self-refer
  • Beneficial for Customers that don't require medical care
  • Personalised care tailored to the patients needs
2 Column Exercise Referral

Who can be referred to us?

  • Individuals with long-term health conditions or mental health concerns
  • People looking to become more physically active and improve their wellbeing
  • Residents experiencing housing challenges or at risk of homelessness
  • Those feeling lonely or socially isolated and seeking connection
  • Anyone needing help navigating health, social care, or Community services
  • People who would benefit from support in accessing leisure centres or building confidence to engage in local activities
2 Column Move Through Menopause

Non-clinical programmes we offer

  • Exercise Referral
  • Good Boost
  • Parkinson's Move & Shout
  • Move through Menopause