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<p>As a relatively new programme, the evidence base around nationally linked social
prescribing is still evolving and robust quantitative evidence is limited. However,
a growing body of work is suggestive of positive effects. The Department continues
to work to understand the effectiveness of social prescribing to enhance physical
and mental health and wellbeing, building on existing positive local evidence.</p><p>
</p><p>The Department of Health and Social Care works on the Green Social Prescribing
programme established with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
to increase the use and connection to the natural environment to tackle mental ill
health. The Department of Health and Social Care funds the evaluation and research
element including research studies into angling and outdoor swimming.</p><p>The Department
funds via grant the National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP). Their role is
to support and promote social prescribing at a local and national level and develop
the evidence base. A range of research into the effectiveness of social prescribing
published by NASP is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/read-the-evidence/"
target="_blank">https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/read-the-evidence/</a></p>
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