Strategy for 2023-26
Our vision
We want to help people to live the best life they can through social prescribing
Through social prescribing, we can change the way we look at health and wellbeing, and help people, the NHS, and our society as a whole.
The National Academy for Social Prescribing’s vision remains unchanged: we want to help people to live the best life they can through social prescribing. This means understanding the complexity of people’s lives, as well as the inequalities they may face.
Our work centres around five key ambitions that transform the scale and impact of social prescribing
In summary, we would like to see:
A connected social prescribing system enabling easier access to activities and information
By 2026 all communities will have link workers, community hubs and trained local connectors
Local, national and international partnerships driving innovative ideas and approaches
By 2026 we will co-design and test five approaches to addressing high priority health and wellbeing needs
Boosted investment in community activities directly supporting people's health and wellbeing
By 2026 there will be more accessible investment for social prescribing aligned with integrated care systems
The best evidence shaping social prescribing policy, practice and research
By 2026 there will be an international evidence collaborative across 20 countries delivering a shared strategic evidence agenda
A raised profile of how social prescribing changes lives and strengthens communities
By 2026 two-thirds of adults will report that they recognise the value of social prescribing activities to health and wellbeing
