Regular exercise can improve brain function by up to 15%: Study Promising new research around exercise in older people adds to the evidence base on the importance of social prescribing.
World-first study links social health with dementia The benefits of social wellbeing are an ‘often neglected’ intervention for people with neurocognitive disorders.
Parkrun found to benefit health and wellbeing A new study review has further cemented that the social running program is effective, and also helps to target priority groups.
Social prescribing should be a part of standard care: RACGP The college and other medical organisations have urged the Government to include social prescribing in its 10-Year Primary Health Care Plan.
Is social prescribing a remedy to chronic health problems? A new report recommends that social prescribing be incorporated into routine healthcare throughout Australia.
What does a resilient community look like? The decision to stay or leave a community in the aftermath of bushfire can play a vital role in a person’s road to recovery.
Social prescribing tackling loneliness and isolation Innovative trials and a high-level discussion forum have put social referrals high on the primary care agenda.
Most health professionals already undertaking social prescribing Almost 70% of healthcare professionals are ‘prescribing’ the social running group parkrun to their patients, according to a new survey.
Are Australia’s GPs ready for social prescribing? The RACGP is exploring a potential collaboration with social running organisation parkrun – depending on GP interest.
Keeping the body in mind: Social prescribing and mental health Professor Katherine Boydell discusses the efficacy of non-medical interventions on mental health.