There are currently long waiting lists for young people needing mental health support in the UK. This webinar organised by the National Academy of Social Prescribing (NASP) will share the latest learning from research exploring how social prescribing could help young people aged 11 – 18 while they are waiting to access CAMHS, by connecting them to non-medical forms of community support such as skills development, peer support, befriending and social or cultural activities.
The webinar will draw on cutting-edge research from our three-year study launched in 2022, Wellbeing While Waiting (‘INSPYRE’), funded by the Prudence Trust. We will be joined by members of the research team and link workers who will share their insights, including firsthand experiences and examples of how social prescribing can work for young people.
The webinar is free and open to all. Whether your background is in mental health, the youth sector, research or the wider community – join us to discuss how social prescribing can be realised in practice.
14 November 2024, 12.00 – 13.30 GMT
The webinar will include:
- An introduction to the Wellbeing While Waiting (‘INSPYRE’) project.
- A summary of learning to date, including the development of social prescribing pathways and how these have been implemented.
- Presentations to share examples of young people who have taken part in social prescribing and how this has worked in practice.
- Reflections on what’s next for this field and an opportunity to ask questions.
Speakers:
- Professor Daisy Fancourt and Dr Daniel Hayes, Social Biobehavioural Research Group at University College London
- Research Assistant and Social Prescribers: Lou Sticpewich, Joanna Page and Joely Wright
