Healthcare professionals are vital to the delivery of social prescribing
Social prescribing can help take pressure off NHS services, while helping patients to get practical, emotional and social support.
As the charity that champions social prescribing, we want you to know that we are here for you. We want to provide all the support and guidance we can.
We’re working hard to answer your questions, to build new resources, and develop new evidence that will help.
- If there’s anything you would like to ask the team at NASP
- If there’s something you’d like to see on this page that we haven’t covered
- If you have a question about social prescribing
- If you want to make meaningful connections…
Your Questions Answered
What is the evidence for social prescribing?
There is a growing body of evidence to show that social prescribing can have a positive impact on a very wide range of outcomes. It can increase wellbeing, reduce loneliness, improve social connection, support a range of physical health conditions, and help take pressure off primary care.
How can I implement social prescribing in my work?
Get involved with our Social Prescribing Champion programme – applications open twice per year. The programme is open to all NHS staff, regardless of seniority or profession. You just need to have an interest in social prescribing and a passion for helping others.
How do I find out about social prescribing in my area?
You can find out more about our work at a local level and sign up to receive communications from NASP based on where you are in England.
Can NASP help me with additional/ongoing training?
We have regular online and in-person events and webinars. You’ll find details of upcoming over on our events pages. And you can listen back to previous sessions. You can also explore our resources and evidence.
Do you work with medical students?
Yes. You can apply to become a student social prescribing champion.
Where else can I find support?
If you have a registered NHS email address, you can access the Future NHS collaboration platform.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Drop us an email to ask, and we’ll do our best to help.
Useful resources
- Read the Workforce Development Framework from NHS England
- Or the Reference Guide and Technical Annex for PCNs
How to include money guidance or social welfare legal advice within your social prescribing offer - a guide for Primary Care Networks
The guide explains why including support for money issues within social prescribing should be considered and the options available for embedding social prescribing link workers that can support with money guidance or social welfare legal advice using the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)
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