Healthy Lives Advisor for Children and Young People

Social Prescribing for Children and Young People aged 11- 18 years.

Children and young people’s Social Prescribing is a non-medical approach to improving your health and wellbeing. It can help you to have more control over your own health and find ways to improve how you feel in a way that suits you; The Healthy Lives Advisor for children and young people will work together with you to develop an action plan around what matters to you. 

  • A referral can be made to the Healthy Lives Advisor by your GP.

What issues can you be referred for:

  • Children and young people who may feel isolated and want support to meet other people
  • Children and young people who may have a long-term chronic health condition which would be helped through community activities
  • Children and young people who may need help to find support or advice with practical issues such as money or housing
  • Children and young people who may want help and support with their wellbeing and education
Social Prescribing is not designed to replace medical support but getting involved with local groups and activities can help you get better and feel better faster than medicine alone. Your Healthy Lives Advisor might introduce you to a community group or a new activity. They may help you to meet new people or, they might help you find information or access advice about a particular issue.