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Social Prescribing Day

EDM (Early Day Motion) 944: tabled on 08 March 2023

Tabled in the 2022-23 session.

This motion has been signed by 6 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House recognises Social Prescribing Day on 9 March 2023; acknowledges the positive impact social prescribing can have on people’s health and wellbeing; also recognises the role that it plays in improving outcomes for children, young people and families; notes that social prescribing can act as an early intervention to reduce pressure on clinical services and that access should be expanded for children and young people; and urges the Government to consider the evidence for social prescribing and take steps to improve access to these resources for children and young people.