About Social Prescribing EU
Social Prescribing (SP) is an innovative way of bridging the gap between health services and non-medical support. It’s based on the understanding that many health issues are related to social, emotional or practical needs – like loneliness, isolation, or problems with debt or housing. These issues cannot be solved by medicine or doctors alone. Through social prescribing, General Practitioners (GPs) can refer patients to a link worker – someone who spends time getting to know the patient and helps them find the right community activities or services, such as exercise classes, social clubs, or advice services. This kind of support helps people build confidence, reduce isolation, and take control of their own health. The SP-EU project aims to test how social prescribing can support LGBTIQ+ people, refugees and first-generation immigrants, as well as older people who live on their own.
Read moreOur Vision
At SP-EU, we envision a future where everyone – regardless of their background or circumstances – has equal access to the care and support they need to live healthy, fulfilling lives. We believe that Social Prescribing (SP) holds the power to transform health systems by bridging the gap between clinical care and the surrounding network of community-based, non-clinical services. By placing people at the centre of care, SP empowers individuals facing health-related social challenges through personalised support and stronger connections to their communities.
