Case Studies
Great examples of social prescribing
Breathe Arts Health Research: Magic For Mental Health case study
Breathe Magic for Mental Health (BMMH) explores the effect of magic on improving mental health, confidence and self-esteem
Entelechy Arts and The Albany Theatre ‘Meet me…’ programme
The tools that Maddy and her team have utilised in some of their evaluation approaches, perfectly echo many of the key considerations that Jane details in her introduction to evaluation in cultural social prescribing.
UCLH, Arts on Prescription pilot, Elijah Kellman
Hoping to bridge the gap between acute healthcare and the VCSE sector, an Arts & Culture on Prescription programme is currently being piloted at UCLH
Partnership building with the VCSE in Waltham Forest
Social prescribers and the voluntary sector work together, to support their communities through partnership building and creating relationships.
Entelechy Arts and the Albany Theatre
Meet Me... is a dynamic programme of arts-led social activities for people over the age of 60
Breathe Arts Health Research, Melodies for Mums
A pioneering singing service for mothers with symptoms of or a diagnosis of postnatal depression (PND).
Social Action for Health (SAFH)
Social Action for Health is a community-based health charity who provide services and support to people most affected by health inequalities across east London.
English National Opera, ENO Breathe
ENO Breathe is an online programme developed in partnership with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Alison Vine Age UK Lambeth
Alison has been working as a MyCommunity Link Worker, employed by Age UK Lambeth
St. Margaret’s House
The building has been at the heart of the community for many years and has a range of artistic tenant
Performing Medicine
Performing Medicine works with 20 artistic professionals who collaborate with medical professionals
Tower Hamlets, Esther Bissessar and Wilma Bol at The Mission
Esther and Wilma are Link Workers operating from a GP practice in Bethnal Green
Woodwork for Wellbeing at St. Margaret’s House
The project offers relaxed woodwork sessions for adults, who meet weekly to learn new skills