NASP Link Worker Advisory Group
Social Prescribing Link Workers (SPLW) are essential in supporting people in communities by taking a holistic and ‘what matters to you’ approach to improving health and wellbeing. At NASP, it is essential to hear directly from SPLWs about their experience, insights and priorities to ensure their voice is represented across all our work.
NASP’s Link Worker Advisory Group (LWAG) brings together experienced link workers who advise on the design, implementation, and development of strategic programming and resources by offering frontline perspectives and feedback.
Over the past several years, the LWAG has been instrumental in developing and co-producing key resources that support the social prescribing workforce, including our Link Worker Induction Guide, Training Roadmap, a variety of e-learning and training modules, and more.
Link workers contribute their skills, knowledge, and expertise to support a variety of NASPs workstreams. They work closely with our Healthcare Integration Team to ensure that voices of other Link Workers are represented throughout NASP’s work.
Member profile
Members of the LWAG bring a wide range of backgrounds, specialisms, and experience, united by a shared goal to support and strengthen the SPLW workforce. They are experienced link workers, employed by a diverse range of health and community organisations across the country, including GP surgeries, primary care networks, local authorities, and a variety of VCFSE organisations. Many members hold senior leadership positions, often leading and supporting teams of SPLWs.
LWAG members represent both generalist and specialist social prescribing roles, with expertise spanning children and young people, mental health, dementia, long-term conditions, financial guidance, and more.
Benefits and opportunities
Members get access to a range of benefits and opportunities including:
- Building a professional portfolio by tangibly contributing to a variety of NASP workstreams, including workforce development.
- Learning from other like-minded, passionate link workers committed to making a difference in social prescribing
- Gaining insight into the work of our national partners, evidence and global teams.
- Taking part in shaping national webinars, training opportunities, and events.
- Receiving opportunities to participate in research and press interviews.
- Accessing our internal faculty of expertise, including our Healthcare Integration team
- Broadening skills and building confidence in own practice.
Further information
If you have any questions or queries, please contact: [email protected]
