Welcome to the National Academy for Social Prescribing's April edition of The Social Prescription, a round up of all things social prescribing!
In this edition:
- The Impact of Social Prescribing: New Evidence
- Social Prescribing Week
- Social Prescribing Champions Programme Recruitment
- Art by Post
- Podcast on Prescription: Link Worker Special
- Upcoming Webinars: Overcoming Barriers to Engagement and Supporting Refugees
- Royal Voluntary Service: Platinum Champion Awards
The Impact of Social Prescribing: New Evidence
New evidence reviews by our Academic Partners suggest that social prescribing can have a wide range of positive outcomes, reduce pressure on primary care and save costs for the NHS. The evidence summaries focus on research into outcomes, economic impact, funding models, and who is and isn't accessing social prescribing. Read the full summaries, and our own briefings, below.
Social Prescribing Week
On 4-11 March we celebrated Social Prescribing Week, commencing with the Social Prescribing Show at the Southbank Centre in London. We heard from a range of panels, exploring topics including the role of communities in improving health and wellbeing, the importance of supporting social prescribing link workers, and global social prescribing.
On 10 March, we celebrated #SocialPrescribingDay, a day to celebrate the amazing work of everyone involved in social prescribing. It was brilliant seeing so many people get involved on social media. A big thank you to everyone who contributed!
Social Prescribing Show Article
Watch the Social Prescribing Show
Social Prescribing Champions Programme Recruitment
We are delighted to announce that we are looking for new Social Prescribing Champions. The programme is open to NHS staff in clinical and non-clinical roles, and will focus on raising awareness of social prescribing within the workplace, supporting primary and secondary care collaboration for social prescribing, connecting with link workers, and sharing knowledge with health and care professionals.
Applications close on 28 April.
Art by Post
During the first COVID-19 lockdown, we partnered with the Southbank Centre to launch Art by Post, which provided free creative activities to people across the UK at risk of social isolation, loneliness and digital exclusion.
A national touring exhibition, as well as a showcase of the pieces on billboards and bus stops around the UK, has taken place over the last few months.
We are delighted that this fantastic project is being highlighted by Google Arts & Culture. Find out more by clicking the button below.
Podcast on Prescription: Link Worker Special
During Social Prescribing Week, we published a special episode celebrating the amazing work link workers do!
Dr Radha was joined by three inspirational guests: Bev Taylor, who was the Executive Director of Strategy at the National Academy for Social Prescribing, Gay Palmer, Link Worker for Southwark PCN and NASP Trustee and Michelle Pilling, Lead for Social Prescribing at NHS England and NHS Improvement.
Listen by typing 'Podcast on Prescription' on your streaming service or via the button below.
Upcoming Webinars: Overcoming Barriers to Engagement and Supporting Refugees
On Monday 25 April (3-4pm), join us for a free webinar discussing how to support people in engaging with activities that can improve their wellbeing, and how to address barriers that stop them from taking part.
In light of the current war in Ukraine, we will be holding a joint webinar with NHS England and Improvement on 27 April (1:30-2:30pm), exploring ways to support refugees and good practice.
Please note the webinar on the 25th will take place on Zoom and have closed captions and live BSL interpretation as standard.
Book a free ticket for 25th April date now
Book a free ticket for 27th April date now
Royal Voluntary Service: Platinum Champion Awards
The Royal Voluntary Service, together with The Duchess of Cornwall and The Big Jubilee Lunch, have launched an award to mark The Queen's Diamond Jubilee; celebrating and recognising the fantastic work volunteers do for their local communities.
Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to volunteering for your charity?
Nominate them now by clicking the button below.
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