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.
Documents to download
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Human Tissue Bill (Bill 9 2003/04) (268 KB, PDF)
The Human Tissue Bill became the Human Tissue Act 2004, establishing the Human Tissue Authority (HTA). The HTA licenses and inspects organisations that store and use human tissue for purposes such as research, patient treatment, post-mortem examination, teaching and public exhibitions. It also gives approval for organ and bone marrow donations from living people and maintains a Code of Practice which includes requirements for obtaining consent for organ donation after death.
Documents to download
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Human Tissue Bill (Bill 9 2003/04) (268 KB, PDF)
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