Objective Social prescribing is a person-centred model of care with emphases on lessening the impact of unmet social needs, supporting the delivery of personalised care, and reducing non-medical resou...

Fraser Health is the recipient of two Michael Smith Health Research BC grants to help evaluate and expand social prescribing.

YouTube video by The Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing

YouTube video by The Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing

Loneliness and social isolation pose significant health risks to older adults and necessitates the development and application of novel interventions to effectively tackle this critical issue. Social ...

Social prescribing Connectors—known by many names like Link Workers, Community Connectors and Navigators—play a critical role in social prescribing by bridging healthcare and community support. Join u...

Anyone, anywhere, can be lonely or socially isolated. The WHO Commission on Social Connection aims to see the issue recognised and resourced as a global public health priority.

BRAMPTON, ON (June 23, 2025) - Peel Region is proud to announce two major milestones in its commitment to supporting family and informal caregivers of seniors: the successful graduation of the first c...

Bill 13 from Parliament 44 Session 1 of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario: Primary Care Act, 2025.

New health equity-focused, online Social Prescribing training modules to help your team implement or improve social prescribing processes. These self-directed modules offer practical tips and helpful ...

Seniors in B.C. will have better supports to age at home in their community with expanded and improved services as part of a five-year agreement with United Way BC for popular programs, such as Better...

Social prescribing is making inroads across Canada, integrating healthcare, social services, and community support to benefit patients and lighten clinicians’ workloads.

Global News spoke with five experts to break down the biggest issues in health care today and what federal leaders can do to address them.

Today is Social Prescribing Day, and pharmacist Liz O’Hagan explains what it is and how it can positively impact wellbeing.