This page has information on how to develop social prescribing for children, young people, parents and carers.

 

Explore our guide for factors to consider when developing social prescribing for children, young people, parents and carers. It aims to help address best practice for approaching change, the importance of engagement with the local population and themes that emerge and some examples for networks of community resources that could be included in a social prescribing model. A summary of ideas is collated to suggest different approaches to social prescribing for this cohort, and the importance of not taking a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Important needs to be addressed in the future are discussed in conclusion.