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Social prescribing (SP) is a person-centred approach that connects individuals to non-medical support in their community to help improve their health and wellbeing.Instead of only offering medication or clinical treatment, social prescribing links people—often through a link worker or community connector—to local services and activities.
Social prescribing recognises that health is shaped by social, economic, and environmental factors – and that meaningful connections, purpose, and support networks are essential to wellbeing.
Social prescribing recognises that health is shaped by social, economic, and environmental factors – and that meaningful connections, purpose, and support networks are essential to wellbeing.
Social prescribing has the potential to
In Southeast Asia, this means supporting community-led, culturally grounded, and evidence-informed innovations in health and wellbeing.
Improve health outcomes without relying solely on clinical care.
Address the social determinants of health.
Strengthen local communities and civil society.
Tackle loneliness, inequality, and chronic stress.
Provide culturally meaningful support, especially in diverse and multi-faith settings.
We work with academic institutions, NGOs, and public health agencies across Southeast Asia — connecting research, policy, and community networks to localise social prescribing.
We work with academic institutions, NGOs, and public health agencies across Southeast Asia — connecting research, policy, and community networks to localise social prescribing.
