Central Highlands Association of Neighbourhood Houses
Imagine if we could reduce the pressure on health services by 20%, whilst increasing the resilience and health of people in our communities, creating better places to live. The evidence is in – it is possible. By creating stronger links and pathways between health practitioners and community we improve our framework for wellbeing, supporting medical … Read More “Wellbeing Scripts: The Beginning” »
We are often asked in the Wellbeing Scripts project as to why we use the term ‘light’ social prescribing rather than just social prescribing. We have been guided by Kimberlee’s (2015) analysis of a range of existing programs which identified four levels of social prescription: Signposting; and Social Prescribing Light, Medium and Holistic. Our ‘why’ … Read More “Why are we going “light” on social prescribing?” »
In our work we are exploring the concept of a ‘Wellbeing Script’ and what it might be, how it might work, and most importantly, how it can simplify and ease a referral pathway between clinicians, their patients, and their local Neighbourhood House- those powerhouses of social connection. This opens a world of possibility largely revolved … Read More “WSSB: Social Prescription can start tomorrow” »
“I have had a few patients that you try and do the right thing by them to support them in the clinic, but you realise that they actually need social groups to help support them long term as well” – a contributing GP Overt the past couple of months we have been reaching out to … Read More “WSSB: Dialogue Interviews Insights” »
“One of the most exciting and rewarding moments in a project like Wellbeing Scripts is when a GP learns about a House and the breadth and depth of health promotion, social connection, learning and training initiatives that are available, and the preventative possibilities for their patients – it’s like a new door has been opened” … Read More “WSSB: A Codesigning Approach” »
Wellbeing Scripts System Building (WSSB) is inspired by Social Prescription – the U.K. model providing real insights into the effectiveness and power of community in strengthening health and wellbeing. In 2020 we conducted a review of academic papers and collected together key findings to explore how we might draw on this amazing work to create … Read More “WSSB: Social Prescription Inspired” »
