A Link Worker can help you with a variety of issues, such as benefits issues, housing problems, loneliness or mental health conditions. Over several sessions, Link Workers aim to link people with services, community groups and activities which could help to improve their wellbeing.

A Link Worker’s support can enable people to set goals and overcome barriers so that they can take greater control of their health and wellbeing. By using ‘good conversations’ the Link Workers support people to identify problems and issues they are experiencing and to talk about what really matters to them. They support people to achieve their goals by helping them to identify and access relevant resources or services in their community.

You cannot self-refer to the Link Worker service, but speak to one of our GPs to see if they can refer you to our link worker Danny.

Meet Danny, our Community Link Worker here at Bangholm.

A Community Link Worker can help you
find services, organisations, groups and
activities that may help your health and
wellbeing. They can offer a series of
meetings and are able to chat about
anything that is non-medical.
Community Link Workers use social
prescribing to help you have more
control over your life and the things
that matter to you. They are based in
GP surgeries and have good connections
with local services and resources. 

Your GP or practice staff can refer you to a Community Link Worker, who will then contact you directly to arrange an appointment.

Your appointment can be arranged in person or over the phone.