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What is social prescribing, why is it important, and what can we do to make it better?

Posted: Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:52

What is social prescribing, why is it important, and what can we do to make it better?

Social prescribing and community-based support is part of the NHS Long Term Plan commitment to make personalised care business as usual across health and care.

Physical activity is a golden thread of social prescribing it can support with long term health conditions, low mood and anxiety, loneliness and connection to nature. Sometimes although not the primary problem facing a patient with complex needs, physical activity can become one of the solutions to getting them back to positive wellbeing. Read More »