Connecting CARE

My Social Prescription®

Our Connecting Care Team work within the hospitals to provide personalised support through My Social Prescription® and safe hospital discharges. The team also supports the community to find temporary accommodation with Stepping Stones, and community connections. C360 helps people stay well, independent, and supported at every stage of life.
Colchester Hospital and Community teams Discharge

Our Social Prescribers support timely discharges and connect patients, families, and carers with local services – helping maintain wellbeing at home and reducing readmissions.

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones offers temporary accommodation with tailored care and equipment, helping people regain independence, avoid unnecessary admissions, and confidently return home or move to suitable housing.

Introducing My Social Prescription®

Our My Social Prescription® (MSP) Team work within the hospitals to provide personalised support through My Social Prescription® and safe hospital discharges. The team also supports the community to find temporary accommodation with Stepping Stones, and community connections. C360 helps people stay well, independent, and supported at every stage of life.

Our specialist Social Prescribing Service is currently accessed via professional referral through the following pathways:

Locations: Colchester, Clacton and Harwich Discharge Support.

MISSION BEHIND MSP

Launched in 2013, MSP goes beyond traditional healthcare by tackling the social issues that can affect how we feel every day. Whether it’s joining a local group, finding volunteering opportunities, getting practical support for a health condition, or simply being pointed in the right direction, our team makes it easier to connect with the help that’s right for you.

MSP’S IMPACT

Our friendly team takes the time to understand each person’s needs, then links them directly to the right service or activity. The result? People feel more supported, connected, and confident in managing their own wellbeing, while also reducing pressure on public services.

Would you or someone you care for benefit from hospital discharge support from our Community Transport Team?

Contact us for an informal chat to see how we can help.