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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Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill health aspects other than NHS foundation trusts (217 KB, PDF)
The Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill: health aspects other than NHS foundation trusts. (Bill 70 of 2002/03). House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/41.
Documents to download
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Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill health aspects other than NHS foundation trusts (217 KB, PDF)
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