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Publication of a synopsis containing findings from a study on the link worker role in primary care

Report on social prescribing in green spaces

Researchers from Oxford Social Prescribing Research Network have conducted a qualitative study on setting up green social prescribing at Harcourt Arboretum in Oxfordshire.

Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum hosted a dedicated event for link workers and social prescribers

Harcourt Arboretum welcomes link workers and social prescribers

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Harnessing scientific evidence to power the future of social prescribing

Leading researchers in the field of social prescribing are being brought together to ensure that evidence of the impact of social prescribing is accessible, useful and compelling, the National Academy for Social Prescribing has announced.

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Blog posts

‘Where are we going? What are we doing?’: Reflections on the World Cafe Stakeholder Event

This blog reflects on the MoRRE study's World Cafe stakeholder event, where patients, clinicians, researchers and policymakers explored how additional roles can be better integrated into primary care, identifying priorities for implementation, support, evaluation and future policy development.

Building Bridges Between Community and Primary Care: Insights from Belgium and England

This blog has been written by Emilie Op de Beeck, pharmacist by training and now a PhD researcher at the Department of Family Medicine and Population Health in University of Antwerp. She describes work she is undertaking comparing community health workers in Belgium and link workers in England whilst on a visit to the University of Oxford.

Mother-well: Creative collaborations

In this blog, Marta Santillo describes the Mother-well project that she led, which centred on co-production and nature-based support for new mothers.

Please, let’s walk before we can run!

Social Prescribing Day highlighted physical activity referrals as a way to reduce GP pressure. But without the relational support that link workers provide, activity-based interventions risk repeating the shortcomings of earlier exercise referral schemes, writes Chris Banks-Pillar.

Inclusive Volunteering: Building Healthier Communities this Social Prescribing Day

On 26 March 2026, Social Prescribing Day celebrates the power of community-based support in improving people’s health and wellbeing. Social prescribing connects people to activities, groups, and services that help them live healthier, more connected lives. One example of something that could form part of a social prescription is volunteering. This blog reports on a study around inclusive volunteering.

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