Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, GB promotes social prescribing through Thriving Communities
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, GB Thriving Communities
The council's Social Prescribing Innovation Partnership works with local doctors to prescribe non-medical remedies when possible. Project partners like Age UK and Action Together help practitioners identify health issues ideal for community intervention. Patients receive prescriptions for art, sports, and outdoor activities that ease stress and anxiety. The overarching Thriving Communities Programme also funds projects that reduce social isolation through the Social Action Fund.
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Oldham Social Prescribing Innovation Partnership - The Innovation in Politics Institute
An innovative partnership between public services, healthcare, and the voluntary sector, brings a more holistic, long-term approach to health and well-being - social prescribing - to reduce social isolation, strengthen community ties, and help people access support.
Oldham Social Prescribing Innovation Partnership Wins Big at Innovation in Politics Awards | Oldham Council
Oldham Social Prescribing Innovation Partnership Wins Big at Innovation in Politics Awards - News
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Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council received the Community Award at the 2020 European Innovation in Politics Awards.
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