The National Academy for Social Prescribing

A national organisation dedicated to the advancement of social prescribing through promotion, collaboration and innovation.

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New guidance from NASP and RCOT explores how Social Prescribing Link Workers and Occupational Therapists can work together to support more joined-up, personalised care.

Read more here: https://t.co/lY19L4W4Pz

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#SocialPrescribing Link Workers will be part of new voluntary trials looking at how the fit note system can offer more holistic support to people who need time off work.

The focus is on support, wellbeing and what matters to each person, not pressure.

https://t.co/SwklRpWeFY

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🌟 Social prescribing works. So, we need to spread good practice. Over 65 organisations are on the NASP Innovation Showcase, a free, online directory of proven approaches and direct contacts. Should your programme be on the list?

👉Submit it today: https://t.co/LTBZBFJFJc

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Our Exec Director of Strategy and Partnerships Rachel Quinn discusses the impact of social prescribing on @itvnews connecting people to support in the community that matters most to them https://t.co/RcELWGgtvE @PrimaryCareNHS

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The opportunity is clear. 

Not to build something new, but to connect what already exists. 

📄 Read more: https://t.co/SfqwljJjKZ

@NHSEngland @PrimaryCareNHS

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Faith communities are a major, underused asset for neighbourhood health. 

Our new report with Good Faith Partnership sets out how they can strengthen #SocialPrescribing 👇

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Key finding: Faith communities receive a disproportionately low share of referrals, despite the scale of their contribution.

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@DCMS Select Committee’s Game On report highlights how #SocialPrescribing can boost physical activity: https://t.co/hqpCmpPAon

Through our Movement Matters programme, with @Sport_England @ActivePartners_ and PCNs, we already support this in practice: https://t.co/FPRqFWwpF4

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#ThrowbackThursday to Social Prescribing Day 🎉

One week on, we’re still reflecting on launching our WHO Collaborating Centre in Parliament with partners from across the UK and beyond.

💡 Read our thoughts and reflections: https://t.co/yWR71OdgJG

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A huge thank you to everyone who marked #SocialPrescribingDay across the country 💚

From our Parliamentary reception, on social media and 70+ plus events nationwide - everyone showed the impact of social prescribing, how it transforms lives and strengthens communities. 👏

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We are in the #HouseOfCommons today to celebrate all that is great about #SocialPrescribing

Leaders across health and communities are together to celebrate #SocialPrescribingDay

Follow along 👇 and find out more: https://t.co/XBCtmCEqwu
#SocialPrescribingDay

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"What really keeps us well? It's connection, confidence, learning and purpose."

This Social Prescribing Day, Monica Boulton of @NASPTweets explores the links between social prescribing & lifelong learning.
#WEALabs #SocialPrescribingDay

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What if nature was part of healthcare? 🌿This #SocialPrescribingDay we highlight how green social prescribing connects people to the great outdoors to improve mental and physical health.

As Dr William Bird explains it works.

Learn more 👇
https://t.co/ZIhwi41sgF

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We’re proud to share this blog from @TheKingsFund by our Chair Professor @KamilaHawthorne MBE.

It highlights how #SocialPrescribing helps people live healthier lives and what's needed to scale it up.

👉 Read: https://t.co/4Ie0m5vnRx

#HealthInequalities #SocialPrescribingDay

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Health is more than medicine.

As a GP @DrRadhaModgil sees how connection, community and purpose can transform how people feel.

That’s the power of social prescribing 💛

This #SocialPrescribingDay, here’s why it matters 👇
#SocialPrescribingDay
@NHSEngland @Sport_England

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Today on #SocialPrescribingDay it is worth remembering the benefits of Social Prescribing.

GPs see the impact firsthand on prevention, tackling health inequalities, and supporting people to live well. @PrimaryCareNHS @Pers_Care_Inst @NHSEngland @NHSEnglandCHS @DHSCgovuk 👇

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Social prescribing in health is about connection, community, and prevention, and it transforms lives.

Ahead of #SocialPrescribingDay hear from @NASPAtweets Chair @KamilaHawthorne👇

👉 Like 👉 Share 👉 Repost 👉 Build momentum 💛 @TheKingsFund @NHSEngland @rcgp @PrimaryCareNHS

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🎉#SocialPrescribingDay is on the 26th is March.

Find out how you can get involved at: https://t.co/OkAoFdA8X3

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