12 May 2026 – With the inspiring co-creation phase successfully completed, SP-EU has now entered the implementation stage of its randomised controlled trial (RCT), marking an important milestone for the project. As of this week, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin has enrolled its first patient in the RCT. Another three hubs have been successfully initiated in… Continue reading Four hubs initiated & first patient enrolled in the RCT
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PhD Network Social Prescribing launched in April 2026
On 23 April 2026, the PhD Network Social Prescribing held its inaugural meeting, bringing together early-career researchers from partner institutions across Europe. The network currently comprises 21 PhD students from nine partner institutions in six countries. The meeting provided an opportunity for participants to introduce themselves and begin to establish the foundations of the network.… Continue reading PhD Network Social Prescribing launched in April 2026
New Review paper by Czapla et al. on SP in the LGBT+ community
05 March 2026 – A comprehensive new review by Michał Czapla and colleagues, published in Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, highlights the potential of social prescribing to support the health and well-being of LGBT+ populations. The study shows that while social prescribing is increasingly recognised as a promising approach to addressing social determinants of… Continue reading New Review paper by Czapla et al. on SP in the LGBT+ community
Social prescribing and health inequalities in LGBT+ populations: A narrative review
A narrative review by Michał Czapla and colleagues, published in Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, highlights the potential of social prescribing to support the health and wellbeing of LGBT+ populations. The study shows that while social prescribing is increasingly recognised as a promising approach to addressing social determinants of health, research focusing specifically on… Continue reading Social prescribing and health inequalities in LGBT+ populations: A narrative review
Motivating 2nd GA Meeting near Göttingen
From 18–20 February 2026, the SP-EU consortium gathered for a retreat-style General Assembly at the snowed-in Akademie Waldschlösschen near Göttingen, Germany. We focused on preparing the launch of the Randomised Clinical Trial (RCT) across all European hubs, advancing the Qualitative Study, and increasing the project’s impact via events and activities of the DisCo Stream. Key… Continue reading Motivating 2nd GA Meeting near Göttingen
Kultur – Museum auf Rezept
Ein Museumsbesuch auf Rezept? Das könnte bald auch in Deutschland möglich sein. Denn Kunst und Kultur können heilende Wirkung auf Menschen haben.
30th WONCA Europe Conference 2026
The 30th WONCA Europe Conference will take place from 30 June to 3 July 2026 at the Palais de Congrès in Paris, bringing together more than 5,000 family doctors, researchers, educators, and healthcare leaders from across Europe. Organised by the Collège de la Médecine Générale (CMG) in partnership with WONCA Europe, the conference is themed… Continue reading 30th WONCA Europe Conference 2026
Mental health: Museums on prescription
Imagine: instead of getting a prescription for medicine, you get it for art. In Austria’s Vorarlberg region, doctors are now sending patients to museums.
Co-Creation of Social Prescribing to Promote and Improve Access to Health and Care Services for People in Vulnerable Situations in Europe
OSF Open-Ended Registration, DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/R8KVX This study protocol describes the co-creation methodology of the European SP-EU project, which aims to adapt social prescribing to improve access to health and care services for people in vulnerable situations. Social prescribing links primary care with community-based social supports, yet existing models rarely reflect the specific needs of vulnerable… Continue reading Co-Creation of Social Prescribing to Promote and Improve Access to Health and Care Services for People in Vulnerable Situations in Europe
Social Prescribing: A Rapid Review Protocol of Manuals, Protocols, and Training Resources
OSF Generalised Systematic Review Registration, DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/KVAPQ This registered rapid review protocol aims to systematically identify, analyse, and synthesise existing manuals, protocols, and training resources on social prescribing to provide a structured overview of current concepts, implementation strategies, and educational approaches. Through a comprehensive literature and document analysis, the study seeks to extract key components,… Continue reading Social Prescribing: A Rapid Review Protocol of Manuals, Protocols, and Training Resources
