Advice on Prescription

Advice on Prescription: specialist advice, right in your GP surgery

Advice on Prescription is an advice service delivered by Citizens Advice Doncaster Borough and based directly inside GP surgeries. It gives people access to trained, accredited advisers who can help with the practical problems that often affect health, all in a place they already know and trust.

Why this service matters for residents

Many people who attend their GP are also managing significant pressures such as financial hardship, debt, housing instability, employment difficulties or challenges accessing the benefits they are entitled to. These issues can have a substantial impact on both mental and physical health, yet they cannot always be addressed through clinical care alone. Locating a specialist adviser within the GP surgery ensures people can access the right support early, reducing the risk of problems escalating and helping prevent crises that affect health and wellbeing

What residents can expect

• Specialist advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment and energy costs
• Support from trained, accredited advisers who understand how these issues affect health
• A safe, confidential space within their GP practice
• Help that reduces stress, improves stability and supports overall wellbeing