Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Social Prescribing Qualification Level 3 Qualification in Social Prescribing. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [SPQ Newsletter Archive](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/spq-newsletter-archive/) - If you want to read previous editions of our newsletter and sign up for future ones, use the link below to have a look at our archive. Social Prescribing Newsletters - [SPQ Course relaunch](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/spq-course-relaunch/) - We are really pleased to announce the relaunch of our Level 3 Social Prescribing Qualification course. One of the only Level 3 courses available, the redesigned course enables learners to become fully qualified social prescribers in just 5 months. Our course equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of how personalised care can help individuals, their - [We are PCI Accredited](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/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 - [A Quick Beginner's Guide to Social Prescribing](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/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 ## Pages - [Home](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/) - BECOME A QUALIFIED SOCIAL PRESCRIBERRequest Information PackMillions more people across the UK will benefit from social prescribing over the next three years; a ‘prescription’ aimed at improving health and wellbeing via the community. Primary care networks and Integrated Care Board areas need dedicated professionals, who specialise in understanding personalised care, a non medicalised model of - [Contact Us](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/request-course-information-pack/) - SUPPORT OFFICE Social Prescribing Qualification Support Team c/o Conexus Healthcare Sandal Castle Medical Centre Asdale Road Wakefield WF2 7JE TELEPHONE 01924 677987 EMAIL wyicb-wak.conexusevents@nhs.net - [News](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/news/) - SPQ Newsletter Archive Latest News14/01/2025 Read more SPQ Course relaunch Latest News27/08/2024 We are really pleased to announce the relaunch of our Level 3 Social Prescribing Qualification course. One of the only Level 3 courses available, the redesigned course enables learners to become fully qualified social prescribers in just 5 months. Our course equips - [Sian Brand](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/sian-brand/) - Co-Chair of the Social Prescribing Network I became a Tutor for Connexus a few years ago now. Many of my national social prescribing colleagues had been a part of developing and writing the original qualification after NHS England identified the need for more formalised learning around social prescribing, especially for Link Workers. One of the - [David Cowan](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/david-cowan/) - David Cowan Managing Director – Primary Care Support by Kera I worked in the NHS for over fifteen years holding a social prescribing Public Health Development Worker role amongst others. I am very excited to be part of a great movement and growing evidence base that supports the efficacy of Social Prescribing. I really enjoy - [Dan Hopewell](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/dan-hopewell-2/) - Director of Knowledge and Innovation Bromley by Bow Health Tell us a bit about your journey to becoming a Conexus Associate delivering our Social Prescribing Qualification: It was in the heady days, when social prescribing was just being adopted by the NHS, and was working with the trailblazers who have developed social prescribing. In my - [Caroline Frostick](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/caroline-frostick/) - My social prescribing journey In 2015, I was asked to join a research team at the University of East London who were evaluating a local social prescribing pathway. Back then, social prescribing was an isolated ‘common sense’ intervention practiced by a few passionate individuals and I had never heard of it. I had a choice - [Theories of behaviour change, principles of motivational techniques, and their application to personalised care](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/theories-of-behaviour-change/) - This unit introduces the main theories of behaviour change, describing the key variables of behavior change models, and explores links between behavior change and attitude. It examines motivational approaches and methods which can help people to gain insight into their own choices and decisions and, within this, how social prescribing can help and improve personal - [The wider determinants of health and health inequality](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/the-wider-determinants-of-health-and-health-inequality/) - There are many factors that influence and impact upon people’s mental and physical health. This unit provides an extensive examination of these “wider determinants” to understand how the diverse range of social, economic, environmental and cultural factors shape a person’s lifestyle and choices. Learning objectives: Understanding of what health inequalities mean and why they exist - [The principles and concepts of social prescribing](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/the-principles-and-concepts-of-social-prescribing/) - This unit explores the key principles and objectives of social prescribing including its role and impact. It focuses on theory and examines why non-medicalised community based, personalised support plays such an important part in improving health outcomes. It provides an extensive introduction to social prescribing and looks at its context, development and potential. Learning - [Conduct a personalised care consultation](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/conduct-a-personalised-care-consultation/) - The main focus of this unit is the application of all that you have learned to date through the undertaking of a real-life social prescribing consultation. It gives you the opportunity to work through scenarios and understand the processes and relationships needed to be an effective social prescriber. This unit provides an in-depth exploration of - [Principles and Theory of Social Prescribing](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/principles-and-theory-of-social-prescribing/) - This unit provides an extensive introduction to social prescribing, by looking at the roles within the process of social prescribing, including those of link workers, practitioners and other services involved. The unit discusses key policies in relation to the context and objectives of social prescribing. Potential impacts of social prescribing are also explored drawing on - [The principles and concepts of social prescribing](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/the-principles-and-concepts-of-social-prescribing-3/) - This unit explores the key principles and objectives of social prescribing including its role and impact. It focuses on theory and examines why non-medicalised community based, personalised support plays such an important part in improving health outcomes. It provides an extensive introduction to social prescribing and looks at its context, development and potential. 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David is very knowledgeable and this shines through . Out of all sections , I would say this has been one I felt I enjoyed the most as it is something I had little understanding of. - [Very interesting module that we can take a lot from](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/dt_testimonials/very-interesting-module-that-we-can-take-a-lot-from/) - Very interesting module that we can take a lot from, to help in our day to day work - [Good tutor](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/dt_testimonials/good-tutor/) - Really good Tutor, enjoyed the sessions, very relaxed and open - [Dominic](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/dt_testimonials/dominic/) - "I've really enjoyed the course so far. The different units are interesting and I'm getting a better understanding and knowledge of how social prescribing can work by looking further beneath the surface. There are plenty of practical group activities too which helps with what I'm doing on a day-to-day basis." - [Sarah](https://socialprescribingqualification.org.uk/dt_testimonials/sarah/) - Today I had a really tough last visit with a couple who have experienced quite a bit of trauma over the last 2 years. Without the things I’ve learnt over the course, I honestly think I’d have struggled to help them make any steps forward. But... 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