Assessment Tool

The attached document is an Assessment Tool for social prescribing, designed to assist in identifying and addressing the social determinants of health and wellbeing for individuals. This tool helps to assess an individual's needs, preferences, and goals and then connect them to community-based programs and services that can support their overall well-being. It includes a series of questions, which can be used to evaluate an individual's physical, mental, and social needs, as well as their social support networks. The tool also includes a scoring system that helps to determine an individual's level of need and can guide in making appropriate referrals to community-based programs and services. This assessment tool is designed to be user-friendly and can be completed in a short period of time, making it easy to implement in a variety of settings. It is a valuable tool for social workers, community workers, outreach workers, coordinators and other professionals involved in social prescribing programs.