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Social prescribing represents a paradigm shift in healthcare, emphasizing holistic well-being and focusing on consequences stemming from the social determinants of health. It has seen the employment of link workers in England to support patients with their non-medical needs (e.g. loneliness, housing problems, worries about finances). However, understanding and utilization of social prescribing among professionals and patients remain variable, potentially hindering its efficacy. This blog describes an ongoing qualitative analysis of data collected for a larger study on the link worker role in primary care in England. This qualitative analysis will delve into interpretations/understanding of social prescribing from the perspectives of patients, primary care staff and members of the voluntary-community sector. It will aim to shed light on people’s views on the role, remit, and value of social prescribing within the context of English primary care. It is being undertaken by Iva Fattorini for her dissertation as part of a MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership at the University of Oxford.
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The Oxford Social Prescribing Research Network from the University of Oxford brings together world-class evidence-based research and expertise from the cultural and heritage sector to support people's health and well-being through social prescribing. This interdisciplinary network consists of members of the university's Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (part of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences) and colleagues from Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), alongside members of the public, clinical providers, policymakers and other researchers. Together, we work to understand different perspectives on social prescribing, how patients' health and well-being can benefit, and the mechanisms through which social prescribing delivery can be optimised.
A normal part of their working day
Here are photos/images from link workers that represent a normal part of their working day in this role. Pseudonyms (rather than real names) are used. We have used (O) to indicate an original photograph provided by the link worker who participated in an interview. Some photographs were made into an image to avoid identifying the interviewee – represented by an (I) in the gallery. Some interviewees did not provide an image but either talked about what they would have given us if they had time or sent this information in an email before or after the interview – represented by a (R) in the gallery.
Something giving them confidence in their job
Here are photos/images from link workers reflecting something that gives them confidence in their role. Pseudonyms (rather than real names) are used. We have used (O) to indicate an original photograph provided by the link worker who participated in an interview. Some photographs were made into an image to avoid identifying the interviewee – represented by an (I) in the gallery. Some interviewees did not provide an image but either talked about what they would have given us if they had time or sent this information in an email before or after the interview – represented by a (R) in the gallery.
Social prescribing in socially and economically disadvantaged settings - A mixed-methods study of link worker interactions and networks
Exploring how social prescribing works in socially and economically disadvantaged settings.
Outreach
Public engagement, podcasts, videos and events.
Optimising cultural provision to improve older people’s wellbeing through social prescribing in the context of COVID-19: what works, for whom, in what circumstances, and why?
A systematic review aimed at improving older people's wellbeing in the context of COVID-19, through social prescribing.
What impact does volunteering have on personal well-being from the perspective of adults undertaking it? A thematic synthesis
A thematic synthesis of Volunteering through social prescribing and the affects it has adults.
Impact: our research
Projects, publications and media highlights from our social prescribing work