Eligibility
The Social Prescribing Awards recognise individuals, teams, services and projects that are delivering, supporting or championing social prescribing. Projects may be delivered by NHS organisations, primary care, local authorities, voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, charities, educational institutions, cultural organisations, environmental organisations or partnerships.
What is Social Prescribing?
Social prescribing is a person-centred approach that connects people to non-clinical sources of support within their communities to improve health and wellbeing. Social prescribing helps people access activities, services, groups and practical support that address wider determinants of health, including loneliness, physical inactivity, mental wellbeing, housing, employment, financial hardship and social isolation.
Project Eligibility
For all project categories, entries must demonstrate a clear connection to social prescribing. Judges will be looking for evidence that the project:
• Receives referrals through social prescribing pathways or community referral networks;
• Works with Social Prescribing Link Workers, healthcare professionals or community partners;
• Improves health, wellbeing and community connection through a person-centred approach.
Projects do not need to meet all of these criteria but should demonstrate a clear and meaningful connection to social prescribing.