What is the Community Support Team?
This includes support with:
- Mental wellbeing
- Loneliness or social isolation
- Housing or financial concerns
- Long-term condition support
- Lifestyle changes (e.g. weight, activity, smoking)
- Accessing local services and groups
You do not always need to see a GP for this type of support.
Who is in the team?
Social Prescribers
Social Prescribers help connect you to local services, activities and support in your community.
They can help with:
- Finding local groups and activities
- Support with isolation or loneliness
- Emotional wellbeing
- Practical support (e.g. housing, benefits, cost of living)
Care Coordinators
Care Coordinators support patients with more complex or ongoing needs.
They can help with:
- Coordinating your care between services
- Supporting long-term conditions
- Helping you understand your care plan
- Ensuring you are linked with the right services
How to access support
You can access the Community Support Team by:
- Speaking to our reception team
- Being referred by a GP or another healthcare professional
Local activities and support in Derby
There are many community groups and services available locally to support your health and wellbeing.
Rather than listing everything here, we recommend using the following trusted resources to find up-to-date support near you:
Find local activities and services
- Active Derbyshire – find local activities and wellbeing support
- Community centres and local services
- Social activities in the local area
- Derby County Community Trust – Improving lives and communities through sport, physical activity, health and education
Support for carers
If you look after someone, you may be entitled to support.
Mental health and wellbeing
Children and families
Not sure what support you need?
If you are unsure, please contact us and we will guide you to the most appropriate service.
You do not need to know exactly what you need – our team will help you.
When to contact the GP instead
The Community Support Team is for non-medical support.
If you have:
- New or worsening symptoms
- A medical concern
Urgent help
- Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies
- Call 111 for urgent medical advice