
Why social prescriptions are just what the doctor ordered Social prescriptions, from fishing to knitting groups, are helping patients back on to the road to recovery – Guardian article http://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/nov/05/social-prescribing-fishing-group-doctor-ordered Use the arts to boost the nation’s health This article details a range of creative ‘social prescription’ initiatives to improve health and wellbeing. A number of examples are referenced (with links); they include the House of Memories in Liverpool for those suffering with dementia, and Health Cornwall which […]