‘Overwhelmingly positive’ experience of social prescribing and link workers in new research

Patients Association research with over 100 patients found social prescribing improved wellbeing, confidence and social connections, and suggests how services could improve.

NHS England · Primary Care Bulletin item

‘Overwhelmingly positive’ experience of social prescribing and link workers in new research

Published 15 October 2026 · PCNs & neighbourhoods

← NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 15 October 2026

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In brief Patients Association research with over 100 patients found social prescribing improved wellbeing, confidence and social connections, and suggests how services could improve.

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From NHS England’s Primary Care Bulletin, issue 410, 15 October 2026. Headline is NHS England’s; summary by BLMC. The full bulletin is also published on patient.info.