Social Prescribing and Health and Well-being
Welsh NHS Confederation
Welsh NHS Confederation, Cardiff.
2017
| Project ID (Internal) | 213 |
|---|---|
| Project Status | completed |
| Full Reference (text) | Welsh NHS Confederation (2017) Social prescribing and health and well-being. Welsh NHS Confederation. [The report can be accessed here] |
| Full Reference (URL) | https://www.nhsconfed.org/ |
| Summary / Abstract | This briefing paper sets out the important role that social prescribing has on the health and well-being of the population in Wales and highlights some of the social prescribing initiatives already in place which show how patients are benefiting from integrated, person-centred and non-medical services. The initiatives include the Valleys Steps programme which considers alternatives for seeking medical treatment for ongoing mental health issues; Gofal Community Food Co-ops, which provide opportunities for mental health patients to interact with members of the local community; and Care and Repair Cymru’s Warm Homes Prescription Scheme. It also highlights existing evidence which shows the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of social prescribing. |
| Publication Title | Social Prescribing and Health and Well-being |
| Author(s) | Welsh NHS Confederation |
| Publication Details | Welsh NHS Confederation, Cardiff. |
| Publication Year / End of Project | 2017 |
| Last Accessed | 03/01/2019 12:00 am |
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