RCGP calls for social prescriber in every practice to tackle ‘epidemic of loneliness’

The RCGP has launched a UK-wide campaign to tackle the‘epidemic of loneliness’ and social isolation affecting millions of patients.  A survey carried out by the RCGP found that three out of four GP see between one and five people a day who have come in mainly because they are lonely.  The college is calling for every GP to have access to a social prescriber to help people make connections to prevent them becoming isolated and lonely. Hide related content:  Show related contentread more
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