Learning from social prescribing

The VCSE sector is uniquely placed to bring the health system and communities closer together, creating social value and helping to reduce health inequalities. In this report (October 2023), NAVCA makes five headline recommendations to improve the quality and sustainability of a thriving social prescribing ecosystem.

Impactful Social Prescribing Presentation (PPT)

This presentation template and accompanying guidance aim to increase the impact of social prescribing by creating stronger connections between local VCSE infrastructure organisations and stakeholders at a national, regional, system and place level. The presentation will support engagement and offers a framework to showcase the role of local VCSE infrastructure, and how the core functions relate directly to, and support the impact of, social prescribing.

Impactful Social Prescribing Template (PDF)

This presentation template and accompanying guidance aim to increase the impact of social prescribing by creating stronger connections between local VCSE infrastructure organisations and stakeholders at a national, regional, system and place level. The presentation will support engagement and offers a framework to showcase the role of local VCSE infrastructure, and how the core functions relate directly to, and support the impact of, social prescribing.

Impactful Social Prescribing Template Guidance Notes

This presentation template and accompanying guidance aim to increase the impact of social prescribing by creating stronger connections between local VCSE infrastructure organisations and stakeholders at a national, regional, system and place level. The presentation will support engagement and offers a framework to showcase the role of local VCSE infrastructure, and how the core functions relate directly to, and support the impact of, social prescribing.

Self-Assessment Development Guide for Social Prescribing Link Worker Host Organisations

This is a practical, day-to-day guide on how to develop and deliver a quality Social Prescribing Link Worker (SPLW) hosting service. This resource will help Primary Care Networks and SPLW host organisations establish, develop and maintain a sustainable and effective social prescribing scheme in their local area.

NHS Social Prescribing Link Worker Survey Results 2023

An overview of results from NHS England's survey of Social Prescribing Link Workers (2023)