Applications are open for Social Prescribing Champions.
The scheme is open to all NHS clinical and non-clinical staff, regardless of profession, seniority or year of training, as well as students in England. This includes:
- Medical and nursing staff
- Multidisciplinary team members
- Allied healthcare professionals
- Link workers
- Non-clinical roles
- Students
- VCSE staff funded or commissioned by the NHS
The scheme builds upon the success of the Social Prescribing Champions Programme, funded by NHS England and hosted by NASP, and will continue to provide resources, support and development opportunities for all involved.
Champions from the 2022-2023 programme reported:
- Personal development successes, including improved morale, increased confidence and improved local connections
- A significant impact in their efficacy in their role, as a result of workshops they attended as part of the programme
- A range of actions taken as a direct result of their involvement in the programme, including changes to their personal practice, connecting to link workers and service redesign to include social prescribing
What does becoming a Social Prescribing Champion involve?
Becoming a champion is now a primarily honorary role and is not intended to be onerous. Being part of the scheme will still bring plenty of benefits you, your colleagues and your patients.
In becoming a champion, you commit to a set of values. We also ask for five minutes of your time once per year to provide feedback. There will also be optional opportunities to join webinars, podcasts, case study development and social media opportunities
Find out more about becoming a champion here.
