The Wellbeing Wire

#43: What is the future of 'Social Prescribing'?

September 06, 2023 Jonathan Pittam, Sarah Borondy & Sharon Douglas
The Wellbeing Wire
#43: What is the future of 'Social Prescribing'?
Show Notes

In this episode I'm joined by two Social Prescribing Link Workers (SPLW's) to discuss how Social Prescribing currently works, and ideas for its future evolution

Today's two guests are Sarah Borondy and Sharon Douglas, both Social Prescribing Link Workers for an organisation named Spring Northamptonshire

We discuss the following:

How Social Prescribing currently works:
Peer support
Asset development
Wellbeing assessments ('Wellbeing star')
Goalsetting

Success stories:
Examples of those who have benefitted
Creating ownership of your wellbeing journey
The secret sauce behind why Social Prescribing is helpful

Social Prescribing looking forwards:
Supporting Schools
Supporting Businesses
In the NHS
Educational components (to support prevention)

https://www.springnorthamptonshire.org/

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