Financial Shield project
Southwark councils are reviewing a report on the Financial Shield project's success in improving health and reducing NHS visits.
A report discussed by Southwark's Health and Wellbeing Board in December 2025 indicated the Financial Shield project has improved residents' health and reduced pressure on NHS services. The project embeds financial support link workers in GP surgeries, allowing referrals from GPs, social prescribers, and self-referrals.
The Financial Shield project, launched in 2020 by Impact on Urban Health and Centre for Responsible Credit, aims to address the link between financial difficulties and poor health. No further discussions or decisions are currently scheduled regarding the project.
Key facts
- A report on the project was discussed by the Health and Wellbeing Board on 11 December 2025. Source
- The report indicated the project improved health and reduced pressure on NHS services. Source
- The Financial Shield project was launched in 2020. Source
- Impact on Urban Health and Centre for Responsible Credit launched the project. Source
- The project places financial support link workers within GP surgeries. Source
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