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There are currently long waiting lists for young people needing mental health support in the UK. In this webinar we will explore how a social prescribing pathway could help young people aged 11-18 while they are waiting to access CAMHS, by connecting them to non-medical forms of community support such as skills development, peer support, befriending and social or cultural activities. We will be sharing learnings from the first phase of the Wellbeing while waiting (âINSPYRE) trial - a three-year observational cohort study launched in 2022 by the Social Biobehavioural Research Group at the University College London, funded by the Prudence Trust. Alongside this there will be an introduction to a newly published manual which will support CAMHS staff in developing and scaling social prescribing services in the future, as well as insights from making social prescribing happen right now on the ground. The session will end with the opportunity to ask questions. Speakers: Professor Daisy Fancourt, Social Biobehavioural Research Group at University College London. Dr Daniel Hayes, Social Biobehavioural Research Group at University College London. Liza Jarvis, Children and Young People (CYP) Social Prescribing Lead at Streetgames. Laura Buglass, Primary Mental Health Specialist at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. Toby Sweet, CEO at Sunderland Counselling Service.
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NASP webinar: Who are the Connectors in your community?
Do you believe that everyone deserves access to the support and resources they need to thrive? Unfortunately, people are sometimes unaware of the support available to them, resulting in missed opportunities and cycles of disadvantage and inequality. In this webinar we will explore the vital role of Connectors in bridging this gap. Connectors are the individuals within our communities who simply signpost friends, family, colleagues and strangers to places where they can find out about support and opportunities. Whether they are taxi drivers, students, or support group members, Connectors can play a crucial role in helping people find the information they need. Connectors can be trained to let people know how to access their local Social Prescribing Link Worker, and they often work closely with Social Prescribing teams, helping to strengthen a local offer and ensure that there is a joined-up approach with different routes to support. Our speakers will present strategies for empowering connectors within communities to share information effectively. They will share real-life stories from the ground about how Connectors have been supporting communities by working towards making resources accessible to all. The webinar will launch a brand-new Connectors Toolkit, for individuals and organisations who want to implement or adapt a Connector programme, and provide the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers at the end of the session. Speakers: Julia Hotz, Author of The Connection Cure. Jenny Hartnoll, Health Connections Development LeadâŻat Frome Medical Practice. Dr Helen Kingston, Senior Partner at Frome Medical Practice. Caroline Blake, Community Connector. Dr J.R. Baker, Chair at ASPIRE Australian Social Prescribing Institute of Research and Education. Nicola Marshall, Chief Officer at Knutsford Together. Desi Gradinarova, Senior Policy Adviser at Historic England and Head of Historic Environment at National Academy for Social Prescribing. Asiya Odugleh-Kolev, Technical Officer, Community and Social Interventions at World Health Organisation (WHO) -
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5th International Social Prescribing Conference, 19th - 20th June
The National Academy for Social Prescribing and the Social Prescribing Network are delighted to present the 5th International Social Prescribing Conference, taking place in person at The University of Westminster in London on the 19th and 20th of June. Building on the success of our previous events, this year's conference will focus on innovation and innovative practices in social prescribing. Our objective is to spotlight pioneering approaches, both nationally and internationally, with a focus on impact and tackling health inequalities.⯠Featuring a diverse range of speakers from across the world, the conference will offer an unparalleled opportunity to share, learn, and discuss the latest advances and research in this dynamic field. This conference is designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers, community leaders, commissioners, link workers and students - and anyone with an interest in social prescribing. Keynote speakers will include Sir Michael Marmot (Professor of Epidemiology at University College London, Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity and Past President of the World Medical Association).
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Building the economic case for social prescribing
Building the economic case for social prescribing
There are a growing number of robust evaluations on the economic impact of social prescribing. Findings from studies using five different methods show that social prescribing can have a positive economic impact, including reducing pressure on the NHS a delivering return on investment.
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Briefing and Rapid Scoping Review
Supporting the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector to evaluate social prescribing
NASP commissioned a rapid scoping review to identify and collate existing resources that aim to support the evaluation of social prescribing activities, particularly within the VCFSE sector, assess the appropriateness and quality of these resources and determine the need for an additional toolkit.Â
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Briefing and Rapid Evidence Review
Children and young people's social prescribing
There is emerging evidence to show the benefits of social prescribing for children and young people, particularly for those aged over 17, on personal and mental wellbeing, including loneliness.Â