Social Prescribing Day

Early day motion 944, tabled 8 March 2023 by Lisa Cameron (Scottish National Party). Signed by 6 members.

That this House recognises Social Prescribing Day on 9 March 2023; acknowledges the positive impact social prescribing can have on people’s health and wellbeing; also recognises the role that it plays in improving outcomes for children, young people and families; notes that social prescribing can act as an early intervention to reduce pressure on clinical services and that access should be expanded for children and young people; and urges the Government to consider the evidence for social prescribing and take steps to improve access to these resources for children and young people.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 2, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.