27 November 2025 – At the margins of the European Health Forum Gastein 2025, following the successful Social Prescribing-EU project’s session on social, green, and art prescriptions for health, we caught up with Prof Sónia Dias, Professor and Dean of the NOVA National School of Public Health, NOVA University Lisbon, and leader of the SP-EU… Continue reading Interview with Sónia Dias at EHFG 2025: New Blog Post
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Linking Health and Community
At the margins of the European Health Forum Gastein 2025, following the successful Social Prescribing-EU project’s session on social, green, and art prescriptions for health, we caught up with Prof Sónia Dias, Professor and Dean of the NOVA National School of Public Health, NOVA University Lisbon, and leader of the SP-EU consortium partner in Portugal.
EuroHealthNet and Universidade Nova de Lisboa at EHFG 2025
01 October 2025 – At the currently ongoing European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG 2025), yesterday’s session on social, green, and arts prescriptions focused on how community-based approaches such as creative workshops, green spaces, and social activities can strengthen health systems and promote equity. Alison Maassen (EuroHealthNet) moderated the discussion,…
Social, green and arts prescriptions for health: Harnessing the power of community interventions for well-being
Eurohealth, 31(2): pp. 12-15 Social prescribing connects people to community activities, like arts, creative events, or nature walks, aiming to enhance their health and well-being. It addresses health determinants, offers a person-centred, health-promoting approach, and helps reduce pressure on health systems. By increasing engagement, fostering trust, and strengthening social connections, social prescribing can contribute to better… Continue reading Social, green and arts prescriptions for health: Harnessing the power of community interventions for well-being
When health care goes creative, community-based, and green
24 September 2025 – In the latest Eurohealth Gastein Special Issue, Alison Maassen (EuroHealthNet) and Ülla-Karin Nurm explore how social, green, and arts prescriptions can strengthen our health systems. They can do more than treat illness. These innovative approaches can tackle the wider determinants of health, foster stronger social cohesion, and advance health equity across… Continue reading When health care goes creative, community-based, and green
Watch on YouTube now: Introductory SP-EU Video
On 16 June 2025, Prof. Dr. Wolfram Herrmann gave an introductory overview of the project, including the clinical study, during the International Social Prescribing Showcase, a dynamic 3-hour-long online event organised by NASP. The online webinar highlighted how Social Prescribing (SP) is transforming health and wellbeing across the globe.
Watch on YouTube now: Introductory SP-EU Video
Prof. Dr. Wolfram Herrmann (Charité) about the SP-EU project as part of the International Social Prescribing Showcase, an interactive 3-hour-long online event by NASP on 16 June 2025.
NASP Activities for Social Prescribing Day
Social Prescribing Day, happening on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, this year, is an annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make Social Prescribing happen. Since 2019, thousands of local, national and international organisations, link workers, medical professionals, academics and students have taken part across the world. Every year, we have joined together to… Continue reading NASP Activities for Social Prescribing Day
NASP webinar, an international Social Prescribing showcase
On 16 June 2025, the National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) is proud to host the International Social Prescribing Showcase – a dynamic two-hour online webinar celebrating the global evolution of social prescribing. Bringing together voices from 32 countries in the International Social Prescribing Collaborative (ISPC), this showcase will highlight innovative practices, emerging research, and… Continue reading NASP webinar, an international Social Prescribing showcase
