Who is Social Prescribing for?
Social Prescribing can benefit everyone!
Many circumstances can contribute to greater need for this type of intervention, including:
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Living with social isolation, depression or anxiety
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Living with multiple health conditions (comorbidity) or disability
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Aging and other life stage transitions
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Pre-existing mental health conditions
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Significant life events and trauma
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Lengthy recovery from injury
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Living with cultural or language barriers
What are the benefits?
Empowering people living
with chronic conditions to
manage their lives
Aligns with patients'
interests and goals
Person-centred model
Holistic needs assessment
Increases skills and
work readiness
Decreased feelings of loneliness
Improved mental health
Sense of community belonging
Increased social and
community connections
Rediscovering new or past
interests, skills and talents
Increased confidence,
capabilities and relationships
Addresses Social
Determinants of Health
Increased health
education and literacy
Supports existing community
services and resources
Reduces burden on
hospital and GP services
