Unlock the potential of social prescribing with training, expert networks and on-demand learning
Social prescribing is reshaping health and wellbeing support. By connecting people to non-medical services such as social groups, exercise programmes, financial guidance, arts activities, and much more, social prescribing offers an approach that addresses the root causes of poor health.
Effective social prescribing training ensures practitioners have:
- A solid understanding of the social prescribing model
- Skills to support personalised care
- Knowledge of community assets and referral pathways
- Confidence to collaborate
- Tools to evaluate outcomes and embed best practice
Our learning resources are designed to support both new practitioners and experienced professionals.
See below for online training, upcoming events, our bank of webinars, and links to useful resources.
Start with the essentials
Social Prescribing Essentials Course
This online course provides the key principles, core skills and evidence base you need to get started. What you will learn:
- What social prescribing is and why it matters
- The role of link workers and multidisciplinary teams
- Strength-based, person-centred approaches
- Effective conversations and personalised care planning
- Real examples and case studies
Children and Young People Social Prescribing Training
Join this course to learn how to enhance the wellbeing of children and young people through social prescribing. The course can be completed in your own time, and will take around 45 minutes in total.
Heritage and Social Prescribing
This module supports Social Prescribing Link Workers and similar roles to better understand the positive impact of heritage and to connect people to a wide range of groups, activities and experiences. The programme aims to ensure that more people can engage with the benefits of heritage projects, contributing to improved wellbeing and stronger, more connected communities.
Support, training and guidance for link workers
Training for Social Prescribing Link Workers
Link workers are at the heart of social prescribing. Find out more about how we help link workers through training, resources, guidelines, toolkits and more.
Join expert communities
The Social Prescribing Innovation Network
Our national network brings together professionals from across the social prescribing sector. Access tutorials, events and insights showcasing how social prescribing can work effectively at a local and national level.
The power of music in social prescribing
Visit the Power of Music Learning Network
Music can have a profound impact on wellbeing, from reducing loneliness, to boosting confidence and improving mental health. Our Power of Music Learning Network supports practitioners to integrate music-based interventions into personalised care.
Learn about
- Evidence-based approaches
- Tools for delivering music0based activities
- Funding opportunities and community-led projects
Social prescribing webinars
Our library of recorded webinars covers a range of social prescribing topics, including policy insights, practical skills, community partnerships and specialist pathways. You can also find upcoming events here
Other social prescribing training
ARRS roles training
The Personalised Care Institute offers training for Social Prescribing Link Workers, health and wellbeing coaches and care co-ordinators, some of which is free of charge. This training is designed to ensure those working in ARRS roles are equipped with the knowledge, skills and expertise to carry out their roles safely and effectively, as outlined in the Personalised Care Core Curriculum.
Useful toolkits, guides and resources
We have a wide range of useful guides, toolkits, resources and case studies - searchable by topic and by your role.
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