Social prescribing is a means for GPs and other healthcare professionals to refer patients to non-clinical services in the local community. Such services can include arts or nature-based activities, physical activity classes and counselling. Evaluations of existing social prescribing schemes have reported positive impacts on people’s mental health and wellbeing and a reduction in demand on health services.
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The Introduction of an opt-out system for organ donation in England (3 MB, PDF)
Summary
This briefing provides a summary of the current position in England (where donors must opt in) and the calls for change to an opt-out system, a description of the existing opt-out system in Wales, together with statistics and international comparisons, press and parliamentary coverage and further information.
Documents to download
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The Introduction of an opt-out system for organ donation in England (3 MB, PDF)
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