3rd UK Annual Social Prescribing Link Worker Day, October 8, 2021
The 3rd UK Annual Social Prescribing Link Worker Day will take place October 8, 2021 to celebrate and showcase Social Prescribing Link Workers’ impa…
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Member Spotlight – Selina Ross, Chief Officer
A national association is pivotal in increasing awareness and understanding of the ever-developing link-worker role and the real impacts it brings to …
Member Spotlight – Monica Boulton, Social Prescribing Lead
I was the first social prescriber to introduce social prescribing to the Herne Bay area in Kent, it was certainly challenging working from a blank can…
Member Spotlight – Debbie La Gette, Social Prescribing Link Worker
The National Association of Link Workers adds value to Social Prescribing Link Workers by giving them a framework for the profession, providing an ave…
Member Spotlight – Faith Walkwell, Social Prescribing Link Worker
I think the most significant accomplishment in my role is getting to 1 year post launch, with a fully functioning social prescribing link worker servi…
Member Spotlight – Saera Haque, Social Prescribing Link Worker
Know that the work we do is rewarding, however if you ever feel overwhelmed do not be afraid to ask for help and support from your peers, mentors, or …
Member Spotlight – Peter Day, Senior Social Prescriber
My most significant achievement is being able to feed back to the doctors what we have achieved together to improve the life of the patients
Member Spotlight – Zoe Dunster, Community Link Advisor
You can never have too much information. It’s best to know resources and not need them, then need them and not know them. Every day is a learning cu…
Northern Ireland/Ireland: Social Prescribing Link Workers Conference-COVID 19 Experiences, Impact, Issues, and Best Practices
The speakers held discussions relating to empowerment, SPLW and their role in facilitating access to healthcare, SPLW professional practices, and the …
How Social Prescribing Link Workers are reducing social inequalities in the response to Covid-19
The NALW showcases the role of SPLW and its importance in reducing social inequality, facilitating access to care, and reducing pressure on NHS servic…