Thanking Social Service Workers at Thames Valley Family Health Team during Social Service Work Week 2025!
Social Service Workers provide essential support to people facing complex social, emotional, and health challenges. Their work addresses the social determinants of health – such as housing, employment, and access to community resources – to help create a more holistic and effective care experience.
What Do Social Service Workers Do in Primary Care?
Social Service Workers play a key role in:
- Advocating for patients by connecting them with social programs and community support.
- Providing emotional support to individuals facing health challenges, or stressful situations in life.
- Collaborating with health care providers to ensure patients receive well-rounded care that meets both medical and social needs.
- Reducing barriers to care by helping patients navigate complex systems.
The Impact of Social Service Workers
By integrating social services into primary care, Social Service Workers help reduce hospital visits, improve mental well-being, and empower patients to take control of their health. Their ability to address the root causes of health challenges leads to better patient outcomes and stronger communities.
This Social Service Work Week (March 10-16, 2025), we recognize the incredible contributions of these professionals. Their compassion and dedication make a real difference in the lives of those they serve.