April 2024
Simplifying social prescribing language in a world-first glossary of terms
Dr Simon Newstead, Senior Research Assistant at the Wales School for Social Prescribing Research (WSSPR), funded by Health and Care Research Wales, has partnered with Public Health Wales (PHW) to develop a glossary of terms to help clarify and standardise the terminology used in social prescribing.
Social prescribing is an approach to healthcare that emphasises community connections and empowerment, an initiative that marks a significant step towards improving health and wellbeing outcomes, for people across Wales and beyond. At the heart of social prescribing is the concept of a "what matters conversation" which helps individuals to identify, not only the challenges they face but also what is important to them personally.