Social prescribing

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Social prescribing – sometimes referred to as community referral – happens when health professionals refer patients for local, non-clinical services in the community. This resource highlights useful resources to support individuals with their health choices.

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Available to RCN members

Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

What will this resource give me?

  • general overview of the definition of social prescribing
  • how health professionals can raise awareness of social prescribing
  • how to find out more about social prescribing.

Resource last reviewed

21 Aug 2022

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