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Welcome to our latest newsletter!

 

It continues to be very busy in the world of social prescribing. Despite the uncertainty that is politics in the UK, the roll out of social prescribing is happening at pace.  But developments are not just around the UK, in the Republic of Ireland, Europe, Canada  and Singapore momentum is gathering. 

 

Today we bring you an update on the first social prescribing awards, an update on the 2nd International Social Prescribing Network conference programme, and more!

Happy Social Prescribing!


Marie Polley
Co-Chair, Social Prescribing Network

 

Social Prescribing Awards 2019 - new late breaking addition!     

The Social Prescribing  Awards 2019 are a new initiative from the Social Prescribing Network, the College of Medicine and the University of Westminster and are organised by Chamberlain Dunn.  

We are delighted that the National Gardening Scheme are sponsoring the Award for Best Larger Project.

Last week we had the exciting news that Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) are also sponsoring a special award in recognition of the Year of Green Action- the Award for Best Nature Based Project in the Year of Green Action.  If you have already submitted an entry for another category, we will also consider it for this category.  But you are not too late to put an entry in for this award.  The deadline is the 4th June at 17:00 BST. 

All the information for entering the awards can be found here. 

Please do let us know if you want to sponsor an award, there is still time to be involved!

 











 










 
Abstract submissions
We were delighted by the standard of abstracts that were submitted and to see how much fantastic work is going on in the world of social prescribing.  We will be contacting people this week to inform them of the results of the peer review of the abstracts.
2nd International Social Prescribing Conference updates
Our conference programme is now available which you can download here.  We will be updating the programme and website with more information such as speaker bios over the next couple of weeks. Tickets are still available to purchase. 

A massive thank you to all our conference sponsors.  It is only possible to run an event of this size over 2 days with the support of our sponsors.

                

      
      

     
                       


 

Regional Learning Coordinator Associate roles 
 

NHS England/NHS Improvement and Clinical Commissioning Group partners are seeking expressions of interest for Regional Learning Coordinator associates in each NHS region (London, South East, South West, North East and Yorkshire, North West, East, and Midlands).  These associate roles will facilitate learning opportunities for social prescribing link workers at both a regional level and Integrated Care System/ Sustainability and Transformation Partnership level.   

 

You can view the request for Expressions of Interest, a summary of the role, and the application form.  Deadline for applications: Monday 10th June;  Interview dates: 17th June-17th July

 

For further information, to arrange an informal discussion, or to return your application please contact: england.socialprescribing@nhs.net

 

Youth Link Worker Training Course

Are you a link worker, community navigator or a social worker engaged in supporting adults and/or children and young people?

You may find this two day guided knowledge exchange in social prescribing useful to inform your organisations approach to children and young people.  It is delivered by experts in social prescribing from the Institue for Health and Human Development in collaborations with Streetgames, an international charity supporting young people.

This is a 2-day training course 10th & 11th June 2019 at the University of East London.  Details and booking available here.
 

Reports

BMJ Clinical Update: Social Prescribing by Chris Drinkwater,  Josephine Wildman and Suzanne Moffatt.  A concise overview of key points on Social Prescribing aimed at clinicians

The Life Rooms service in Mersyside has shared their latest report and findings.  Download the summary infographic and full report.
 
Join the conversation every Wednesday 8-9pm. #socialpreshour

You are invited to join a dedicated conversation to social prescribing on Twitter, every Wednesday, 8-9pm GMT. We currently have 600 followers that consist of CCGs, Clinical Leads for Social Prescribing, VCSEs, Housing Associations and Local Authorities - discussing key themes, news and topics around social prescribing. The weekly @SocialPresHour will be hosted by a range of thought leaders throughout 2018.  

Want to sign up to the social prescribing network or share something with us?
Sign up directly by clicking here and completing the short form.
Email us at socialprescribing@outlook.com.
Tweet us @SocialPrescrib2.

 
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