Support for Social Prescribers
Helping people remain independent and connected at home
ila works alongside social-prescribing link workers to support older and disabled people with the practical, social and emotional factors that can affect everyday life.
We provide a trusted point of contact for individuals and families, helping them understand their options, access appropriate local services and put practical support in place.
How ila can help:
Our non-clinical services can include:
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Practical support with everyday life at home
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Companionship and social connection
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Transport and support attending appointments
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Help following a hospital stay or operation
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Independent-living and wellbeing planning
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Connections to local groups and activities
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Help identifying appropriate specialists and registered providers
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Ongoing coordination for individuals and families
Who May Benefit?
A referral may be appropriate for someone who:
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Is becoming isolated or would benefit from regular companionship
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Is finding household tasks increasingly difficult
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Needs help reconnecting with community activities
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Is preparing to return home from hospital
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Has family members who live some distance away
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Feels overwhelmed by the different services available
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Would benefit from planning ahead before circumstances become more difficult
"Working with ila is easy. They make communication simple and collaborative. They've really made a difference in our patients lives."
Debbie, Social Prescriber
Making a Referral
Our professional referral process is designed to be clear and straightforward.
With the individual’s agreement, complete our secure referral form and provide their preferred contact details and a brief explanation of the support they may need.
An ila Adviser will then make contact, discuss their circumstances and explain the available options. Any costs will be clearly explained before services are arranged.
You can call us now on 0330 117 0210 to speak with one of our ila team or fill out our Professional Referral form below.
This referral service is not monitored as an emergency service. For an immediate medical emergency, call 999. For urgent medical advice, contact NHS 111.
Working Within Our Scope
ila provides independent advice, companionship, coordination and practical support.
We do not provide regulated personal care, nursing, clinical treatment or medical services. Where these are required, we can help individuals and families identify appropriate registered providers.
