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We are PCI Accredited

Level 3 Social Prescribing qualification becomes PCI-accredited PRESS RELEASE: September 2022 / UK The course creators of a Level 3 qualification are proud to announce it has officially become accredited by the Personalised Care Institution (PCI). Set up between Conexus Healthcare (a GP confederation in Wakefield), Bromley by Bow Centre and the University of East…

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NEXT COURSE: October 2021

Our next Level 3 Qualification in Social Prescribing is now open for enrolment. This course is for learners working in Social Prescribing in England Over this course, you’ll cover: Unit 1 – Principles and theory of social prescribing Unit 2 – Motivational interviewing Unit 3 – Measuring Outcomes Unit 4 – Supervision Unit 5 –…

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A Learner’s View: Micro-Commissioning for Social Prescribing

In the first Level 3 Qualification in Social Prescribing course in the UK, three learners submitted an assignment during the micro-commissioning unit in the form of a blog. Ahead of primary care networks receiving funding to increase social prescribing provision, three link workers explore how micro-commissioning is working in three separate STP regions in Yorkshire…

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Latest News Guide to Social Prescribing

A Quick Beginner’s Guide to Social Prescribing

  What is Social Prescribing?  Social prescribing in its simplest form is a way for local organisations (such as GPs, social services, job centres) to easily refer people to a link worker. Generally, people who need support with a non-medical issue are suitable for social prescribing. Once referred, a link worker spends time with the person to understand their needs and…

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