Social Prescribing

A non-medical intervention that links clinical practice with community-based activities and support services to improve health and wellbeing. In the context of accessibility, social prescribing connects people living with disabilities or chronic conditions — including dementia — to social programs such as art appreciation, museum visits, or group activities that promote community engagement and reduce social isolation. Formally implemented in the UK in 2019, social prescribing recognizes that health outcomes depend on social participation as well as clinical treatment.