Social Prescribing:
The Research and Evidence
The adoption of the Social Prescribing care model continues apace in health care systems around the world. Government departments, public and privately funded organisations, and health practitioners recognise the building evidence on the effectiveness of Social Prescribing in addressing the non-medical determinants of health and wellbeing in today’s communities.
Explore some Australian highlights of the knowledgebase:
- 2022 Review “Social Prescribing: A Review of the Literature”
- 2022 Research Article “Prevention and management of delirium in older Australians: The need for the integration of carers as partners in care”
- 2020 Research Article “Social prescribing as an intervention for people with work-related injuries and psychosocial difficulties in Australia”
- 2020 Research Article “Social Prescribing for Individuals Living with Mental Illness in an Australian Community Setting: A Pilot Study”
- 2020 Review “Social prescribing: A rapid literature review to inform primary care policy in Australia”
- 2019 Report “An Evaluation of the Clinical, Social and Economic Impacts of the Plus Social® Program”
- 2019 Report Excerpt “icare Foundation Social and Economic Impact … Plus Social® Program”
- 2019 Report “RACGP & CHF Social Prescribing Roundtable”
Discover more at the Australian Social Prescribing Institute of Research and Education (ASPIRE):
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Primary & Community Care Services (PCCS) is a local health organisation working to make it easier for people to access the health and community services they need. It’s about creating a smoother journey for everyone, including the people who deliver health and community services.
To ensure we’re delivering exactly what the community needs, PCCS is identifying where the health gaps are by talking to healthcare professionals, local councils, community groups and individuals.
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Principles of Our Work
- Delivering local solutions that improve outcomes and reduce costs
PCCS delivers innovative practical solutions to community healthcare challenges with the aim of better client care and more effective use of available and new resources. We do this by providing the highest level and quality of expertise for people living with severe mental illness and complex needs. - Promoting whole of person care and integrated wrap-around care
PCCS sees the client as central and advocates for effective care coordination. PCCS joins the dots for client care, reaching out to healthcare professionals, health and social welfare organisations and community groups to integrate services for people with specialised needs. We provide specialist support coordination, which includes advanced support, individual assessment, and assistance to access social and skills based activities. - Strengthening local community linkages to foster social inclusion
PCCS focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of local communities through increased collaboration, integration, inclusion, research and the provision of targeted services. We work in partnership with a range of government, community and not-for-profit organisations to provide key services for people living with severe mental illness. - Creating sustainability through diversified services and partnerships
PCCS acts as a conduit connecting GPs and allied health professionals, primary healthcare facilities and their clients, carers and families, through its highly skilled and diverse workforce. - Optimising the operation of health and social service systems
PCCS operates as a change agent, inspiring better patient care through stronger integration of health and social services. PCCS is your innovation partner™
