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Canadian Social Prescribing Student Collective @cspsc.ca · Sep 8

‼️Pop quiz‼️

A 2022 systematic review of 7 global social prescribing studies revealed that social prescribing increases:

A. Health confidence

B. Health status

C. Physical Activity

D. Social connection

E. All of the above

doi.org/10.1136/fmch...

Systematic review of social prescribing and older adults: where to from here?

Objective Social prescribing is a person-centred model of care with emphases on lessening the impact of unmet social needs, supporting the delivery of personalised care, and reducing non-medical resou...

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 22

We’re inspired by Fraser Health’s progress and the potential of these grants to improve quality of life for seniors and their families. This is another important step in advancing social prescribing across Canada.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 22

This work builds on their leadership in connecting seniors with community resources for physical activity, engagement, caregiver support, & food security.

With 21 seniors’ connectors already supporting 15 communities, these investments will help more older adults age well at home & in community.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 22

Through these development grants, Fraser Health, in partnership with United Way British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, and The University of British Columbia, will be able to strengthen evaluation and expand access to social prescribing.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 22

💡 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚

Fraser Health Authority has been awarded two Michael Smith Health Research BC grants to advance social prescribing for older adults.

🔗 Learn more:
www.fraserhealth.ca/news/2025/Au...

New opportunities to expand social prescribing

Fraser Health is the recipient of two Michael Smith Health Research BC grants to help evaluate and expand social prescribing.

www.fraserhealth.ca

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 21

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen an existing initiative, this conversation offers practical insights and lessons from the field to support your journey.

Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 21

In this session, we heard from teams who are building and expanding social prescribing.

They shared:
✔️ The strengths they built on
✔️ The barriers they faced
✔️ The strategies they used to keep momentum going; from laying early groundwork to moving toward long-term integration

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 21

💻 Missed our first session of our #socialprescribing webinar series? The recording is now available!

👉 Watch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=tGSv...

Starting and Scaling Social Prescribing

YouTube video by The Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 13

Hear first-hand from SP Connectors and their managers on:
✅ A day in the life of a Connector
✅ How the role is evolving in Canada and beyond
✅ The skills and competencies that drive success
✅ Strategies for sustainable funding
✅ Collaborating with healthcare and community partners

Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 13

Social Prescribing Connectors—also called Link Workers, Community Connectors, and Navigators—are the bridge between healthcare and community support. They connect people to the resources, relationships, and opportunities that improve wellbeing.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 13

Missed our webinar last week? You’ll want to catch this one. 🎥

▶️ Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm8l...

Bridging Health and Community Care: The Essential Role of Social Prescribing Connectors

YouTube video by The Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 11

This new study by Kiffer G. Card, Kate Mulligan, Sonia Hsiung, Srija Biswas, and fellow Canadian researchers Vivian Welch, Maksim Muratov, Paul Hebert, Cindy Yu & Michelle Nelson examines how trust shapes older adults’ interest, participation & engagement in social prescribing.

Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 11

🔍 From 4,136 survey respondents & 43 focus group participants:
▪️ Trust in people (link workers, healthcare providers) can differ from trust in systems.
▪️ Interpersonal skills & time with clients help bridge the gap.
▪️ Trust is essential to effective social prescribing.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 11

Trust is ✨𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥✨ — especially when it comes to supporting older adults through social prescribing.

📖 Read "The Importance of Trust Among Older Adults Throughout the Social Prescribing Pathway: A Mixed-Methods Analysis” here: bit.ly/4mHr84O

The Importance of Trust Among Older Adults Throughout the Social Prescribing Pathway: A Mixed-Methods Analysis - International Journal of Community Well-Being

Loneliness and social isolation pose significant health risks to older adults and necessitates the development and application of novel interventions to effectively tackle this critical issue. Social ...

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 5

📅 Tomorrow!

Join us for the 2nd webinar in our #SocialPrescribing series:
Bridging Health and Community Care: The Essential Role of Social Prescribing Connectors

🔗 Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 5

Whether it’s a student, researcher, connector, or innovator, we want to hear their story.

🏆 Award categories:
🔹 Innovation
🔹 Connector
🔹 Researcher/Research Team
🔹 Student Champion
🔹 Changemaker

Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 5

We’ve been inspired by the nominations coming in and heard from many of you that a little more time would help—so we’re giving it to you!

Let’s keep the momentum going and celebrate the people and programs shaping the future of social prescribing in Canada.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 5

⏳ Good news—nominations for the 2025 Social Prescribing Impact Awards are now open until August 15!

Nominate a colleague, program, or team—or yourself—by August 15, 2025 👉https://surveymonkey.ca/r/QPCPWD7

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 1

Hear from:
🔸 United Way British Columbia
🔸 Parkgate Society
🔸 Jewish Family Services Calgary
🔸 Brighter Living Partnership

Join us for a deep dive into how this role is evolving and the impact it has the potential to make on people’s lives.

Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Aug 1

Who are social prescribing connectors—and why are they so essential?

Also called link workers, navigators, or community connectors, they help bridge the gap between clinical care and community supports.

📅 Wed, Aug 6
🕛 12 PM ET
🔗 Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Jul 29

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Jul 9

⏳ Just a few weeks left to nominate for the 2025 Social Prescribing Impact Awards!

🏆 Categories include:
🔹 Innovation
🔹 Connector
🔹 Researcher/Research Team
🔹 Student Champion
🔹 Changemaker

Nominate a colleague—or yourself—by August 4, 2025: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/QPCPWD7

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Jul 18

Last year, we celebrated incredible changemakers who are leading the way in connecting health and community — just like the inspiring folks pictured here☝️

@allianceon.bsky.social

Now, it’s your turn to help us recognize the next wave of leaders, innovators, and connectors driving real impact.

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Jul 18

🏆 Nominations are open for the 2025 Social Prescribing Impact Awards!

By nominating someone, you’re not just giving them the spotlight — you’re strengthening a growing movement for more integrated, equitable, and person-centred care in Canada.

🔗 Nominate now: lnkd.in/gUiAkbKw

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Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Jul 15

Learn how about SP Connectors are bridging health and social care to:

✅ Address social determinants of health
✅ Improve equity and access
✅ Strengthen relationships between people and their communities

Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social · Jul 15

Around the world, Social Prescribing Connectors are transforming how we deliver health and wellbeing—not through medicine, but through connection.

Join us August 6 for the second installment of our #SocialPrescribing webinar series.

🔗 Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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