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CHAT Social Prescribing
| Description | A referral service for patients with social isolation and psychosocial issues |
|---|---|
| Setting | GP surgeries or patients’ own homes |
| Population | Anyone with social needs that are affecting their health |
| Intervention | Talk to patients and identify the most appropriate support for them |
| Main Outcome | Broaden service provision in GP practices for patients with psychosocial needs and link patients to appropriate support within the community |
| Cost | Start-up - First year start up costs were £30 000, which included all publicity material and CHAT worker’s salary.; Running costs - ; Total - |
| Contact Email | simon.white@bradford.nhs.uk |
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