Equity-centred engagement in social prescribing course

Module title

Equity-centred engagement in social prescribing: Practical methods to improve uptake and reduce inequalities

Duration

45–60 minutes (self-paced)

Why this matters

A Welsh GP, Julian Tudor Hart, coined the phrase “the inverse care law” in the 1970s. It describes how people who need services most are often the least likely to receive them.

One key way social prescribing can influence health inequalities is through engagement , who is referred, who takes up support, and who is able to stay involved long enough to benefit.

This module focuses on equity-centred engagement: practical ways to improve uptake and reduce inequalities.

What you’ll gain from this course

• A simple way to spot where inequalities show up in your pathway

• A method to prioritise barriers to engagement

• Three trust-building techniques you can use straight away