Innovations In Social Prescribing: the role of housing

Social Prescribing Day (opens new window) (9th March 2023) is an annual celebration of social prescribing, demonstrating the amazing impact it can have on people’s health and wellbeing. 

In support, we would like to draw attention to a recent report, titled Innovations In Social Prescribing: the role of housing.

In this report, the National Academy of Social Prescribing (NASP), HACT, Royal Voluntary Service and Housing LIN outline our first steps in building awareness and connection between social housing and the social prescribing community.

In last year's HAPPI Hour webinar with NASP, 'Social Prescribing: it’s a better prescription (opens new window)', we:

• showcased examples of innovative practice in social prescribing by housing associations and others
• explored how social prescribing pathways can be identified and maximised through connections with housing
• shared lessons learned in how housing organisations can work with other sector partners to support health and wellbeing 
• and with Covid-19 in mind, reported on how social prescribing has enabled customers to achieve greater resilience

This report demonstrates what can be done and what more is needed to connect and support local partnerships between housing and social prescribing services.