Social Prescribing Day

What is Social Prescribing Day

Social Prescribing Day is an annual event celebrated around the world during the month of March. It is a day that honours and acknowledges the strides made in the field of social prescription. Numerous roles work together to fulfill the goal of delivering cohesive, holistic, community-based care and support people to attain the highest degree of health and wellbeing. On this day, we thank all link workers, navigators, community connectors, primary care providers, organizations, community members and partnering associations for the work that they do. 

What is Social Prescribing

Social prescribing bridges the gap between clinical and social care by referring patients to local, non-clinical services that are chosen according to the client’s interests, goals, and gifts. It allows doctors, nurse practitioners, and interprofessional health providers to formally refer patients to community-based programs. It empowers clients to improve their health by developing new skills, participating…