Since relaunching in January 2025, NASP's Social Prescribing Champions Programme has supported healthcare professionals across England to raise awareness of social prescribing, strengthen advocacy, and champion more holistic, person-centred approaches to care.
Over the past year (2025-2026):
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373 Social Prescribing Champions joined the programme across England
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Nearly 40% are based in primary care
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78% reported having a positive impact on colleagues and fellow professionals
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80% report increased understanding of social prescribing and the role of link workers among colleagues
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More than 60% reached over 25 colleagues with social prescribing information and resources
Champions have helped increase referrals, strengthen collaboration with link workers, and embed social prescribing into everyday practice.
Read the full Social Prescribing Champions Programme: Year in Review 2025-2026 to explore the programme's offer and impact, hear directly from Champions, and discover how healthcare professionals across England are raising awareness, building understanding, and championing social prescribing within their workplaces, communities, and professional networks.
Interested in becoming a Champion? Find out more about the Social Prescribing Champions Programme and apply today.
