Evaluation of a Social Prescribing Pilot in Shropshire – implementation and impact findings

Polley, Marie; Fixsen, Alison; Seers, Helen

doi:10.1016/j.eujim.2021.101949

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“…Good mental health is associated with economic well-being (Marmot, 2010). To improve health and well-being in the UK, financial advice has recently been prescribed for people with chronic health conditions (Impact on Urban Health, 2021; Polley et al, 2019), with participants reporting improved confidence and self-esteem after availing of these services (Chatterjee et al, 2018). There is already a large literature on the association between poor mental health and debt.…”

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Poor mental health is associated with the exacerbation of personal debt problems: A study of debt advice adherence

Andelic

Feeney

2022

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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Background: It is known that there is an association between debt and poor mental health. However, much of the literature is observational and focuses on how debt may lead to poor mental health. Here, we are interested in how poor mental health may be associated with debt advice adherence. Aims: The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between mental health and debt advice adherence in individuals applying for a formal debt resolution mechanism (an Individual Voluntary Arrangement, IVA). Method: Eighty-six participants completed a survey measuring mental health (MHI-5), memory for information discussed during the appointment, attitudes towards IVAs, and trust in the advisor shortly after having a debt advice appointment. Adherence to the advice (whether participants completed the IVA application) was measured 10 weeks later. Results: The study found that the sample demonstrated poor levels of mental health overall but that non-adherent participants had significantly poorer mental health than those who adhered to the advice. Conclusion: These results suggest that (a) mental health needs to be considered when advising people with problem debt and (b) future research might examine if mental health support should coincide with important decision points in the debtor’s journey out of debt.

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Poor mental health is associated with the exacerbation of personal debt problems: A study of debt advice adherence

Andelic

Feeney

2022

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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“…A study on the social prescribing service in Shropshire demonstrated a statistically significant 40% reduction in GP visits among participants referred due to their risk of cardiovascular disease, highlighting the potential for economic benefits (Polley et al, 2019). A study by the University of Sheffield analysed over 10 000 users of a national social prescribing service, finding an improvement to subjective well-being valued at £5425 per person and a Social Return on Investment (SROI) of £3.42 per £1 invested (Kimberlee et al, 2022).…”

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Tackling health and social inequalities in primary care

Mishra

2023

InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for general practice

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Social inequalities produce disparities in access to communal benefits such as health, education, and jobs, arising, for example, not only from social parameters like ethnicity and gender, but also from government policies and societal practices. The complex interplay between an individual's social environment, including housing and income, significantly influences their health. This article focuses on how primary care services can tackle health and social inequalities. It discusses the ramifications of the Inverse Care Law, how it is still applicable after more than half a century, and how Deep End general practices and social prescribing measures attempt to curb social and health inequalities.

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“…Based on the information provided in the papers, only 14.3% (n=7) stated that the referrer was trained or had SP-specific knowledge and skills [36,39,41,49,62,69,74]. In 73.5% (n=36) of the papers, a link worker was involved of which 32.7% (n=16) stated that the link worker was trained or had SP-specific knowledge and skills [10,36,37,[39][40][41][42][43][55][56][57]63,68,69,71,75].…”

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Intervention Characteristics and Mechanisms and their Relationship with the Influence of Social Prescribing: a Systematic Review

Dubbeldeman,

Kiefte-de Jong,

Ardesch

et al. 2023

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IntroductionSocial Prescribing (SP) is an integrated care program aimed to improve individuals’ health and wellbeing. Understanding the influence of SP and determining best practices and processes is challenging due to variability in its delivery, implementation, and intervention characteristics between different studies and countries. This study aimed to identify the intervention characteristics, mechanisms, and outcomes associated with SP research, and explore how these factors relate to the influence of SP on health and wellbeing, healthcare utilization, and care experiences.MethodA comprehensive search was conducted in 12 databases, Google Scholar, and reference lists of relevant studies published from January 2010 up to April 2023. Searches were limited to literature written in English or Dutch. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and the risk of bias was evaluated using the Cochrane RoB2 and the ROBINS-I. We coded all intervention characteristics, mechanisms, and relevant outcomes. Qualitative data were visually presented using Harvest Plots and qualitative data were narratively summarized.Results and discussionIn total, 49 papers were included, of which seven qualitative, seventeen quantitative, and 25 mixed method studies. Moreover, the findings highlights the importance of social-related mechanisms, including loneliness and social connectedness, in contributing to the observed positive influence of SP on mental health and wellbeing. The observed outcomes seem to be influenced by various characteristics, including gender, age, the presence of a link worker, and the use of behavior change techniques. However, we should be cautious when interpreting these results due to limitations in study designs, such as the lack of controlled trials and statistical considerations. Further rigorous research is needed to comprehensively understand the impact and potential benefits of SP.

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Evaluation of a Social Prescribing Pilot in Shropshire – implementation and impact findings

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Poor mental health is associated with the exacerbation of personal debt problems: A study of debt advice adherence

Poor mental health is associated with the exacerbation of personal debt problems: A study of debt advice adherence

Tackling health and social inequalities in primary care

Intervention Characteristics and Mechanisms and their Relationship with the Influence of Social Prescribing: a Systematic Review

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