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CPD module: Social prescribing

How independent pharmacists can establish a better understanding of the basis and application of social prescribing processes.

After completing this module, you should be more aware of:

  • the basic concepts of social prescribing;

  • how social prescribing fits in with NHS policy;

  • how it differs from health promotion schemes;

  • core elements including the role of social prescribing link workers;

  • the sorts of issues that may lead to a consideration of a social prescribing referral;

  • the range of support and activities that can result from a social prescribing referral;

  • the impact of social prescribing in reducing demand on health services;

  • expectations about health professionals wishing to be involved with social prescribing;

  • an example of a tool for assessing whether a person might benefit from a social prescribing referral;

  • hypothetical case studies of a pharmacy consultation leading to social prescribing referrals;

  • sources of data on socio-economic and environmental factors which may provide more context for local social prescribing priorities.

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