Global Social Prescribing Alliance
Global Social Prescribing Alliance (GSPA)
The current healthcare system focuses on sick care, treating illness rather than preventing it. The Global Social Prescribing Alliance (GSPA) promotes a broader approach—recognizing that wellbeing extends beyond medicine.
The Global Social Prescribing Alliance affirms three core aims:
- Fostering a Global Community of Practice – Connecting and supporting members to strengthen their work and share learning.
- Advancing the Spread and Adoption of Social Prescribing – Promoting the integration and effective implementation of social prescribing in health systems worldwide.
- Championing the International Evidence Collaborative – Driving the generation, coordination, and sharing of global evidence to inform best practice and policy.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision: Thriving communities driving a social revolution in health and wellbeing.
Mission: Advancing social prescribing globally through collaboration, innovation, and advocacy, aligned with UN SDG 3 (Good Health & Wellbeing).
Key Principles
1️⃣ Redefining Health & Wellbeing – Shaping a universal narrative that prioritizes sustainable, high-value healthcare.
2️⃣ Clinical Leadership – Building a global network of healthcare champions to drive change.
3️⃣ Community Development – Partnering with financial institutions & governments to invest in impactful health solutions.
4️⃣ Building Blocks of Social Prescribing – Focusing on Arts, Nature, Exercise, and Knowledge for holistic health.
5️⃣ Workforce Solutions – Addressing the global healthcare workforce shortfall while creating meaningful jobs.
6️⃣ Digital Innovation – Empowering patients through technology, shared decision-making, and goal-oriented care.
Our Impact
- Launched in 2021 by the UK Secretary of State for Health.
- Global Playbook for social prescribing, training, and international knowledge-sharing.
- 30+ countries represented.
How We Support Change
✔ Hosting global events, roundtables & webinars.
✔ Providing expert advice on social prescribing & health innovation.
✔ Delivering training & development programs.
✔ Offering consultancy & investment opportunities in health initiatives.
💡 GSPA is creating a sustainable health model—improving wellbeing while generating meaningful jobs at scale.
— Gareth Presch, CEO, GSPA
Join us for the Global Social Prescribing Summit 2025!
Email: gareth@whis.world for more details.
Innovation Centres for Social Prescribing
Innovation Centres for Social Prescribing: Driving Global Health and Economic Growth
The Innovation Centres for Social Prescribing concept (Healthtech, Agritech, Biotech etc., in partnership with the AREAOP Group). These centres will serve as global hubs for social prescribing, entrepreneurship, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-building, fostering innovative approaches to holistic health and wellbeing. By integrating social prescribing into economic development, these centres will connect businesses, policymakers, and development organisations to create sustainable, community-driven solutions for global health challenges.
Ludo Pyis, Founder of Areopa, stated:
"Innovation Centres have the potential to revolutionize private sector development by creating ecosystems that nurture talent, accelerate business growth, and enhance economic resilience across global communities. Social prescribing plays a crucial role in this transformation by promoting wellbeing and preventive care."
Gareth Presch, CEO of GSPA, emphasized:
"Investing in innovation and collaboration is essential to building sustainable economies and healthier societies. By bringing together expertise, resources, and new ideas, we can empower communities, improve health outcomes, and drive long-term prosperity."
Innovation centres will convene senior leaders, entrepreneurs, trade associations, policymakers, business support organisations, and development partners.
These Innovation Centres for Social Prescribing will play a pivotal role in advancing integrated health solutions, supporting economic resilience, and strengthening communities worldwide.
For governments, investors, and foundations interested in collaborating, please contact Gareth Presch or Ludo Pyis for more details: gareth@whis.world ludo.pyis@areopa.com
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Social Prescribing Day - 19th March 2025
Social Prescribing Day - 19th March 2025
What is #SocialPrescribingDay?
Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen. Since 2019, thousands of local, national and international organisations, link workers, medical professionals, academics and students have taken part across the world.
Every year, we have joined together to hold events, share ideas and highlight the impact of social prescribing on people and communities. Together, we want to raise awareness of what social prescribing is, how it works, and how it changes lives.
How to get involved?
You can get involved by hosting events, showcasing your work on social media or highlighting what you’re doing in the media.
Don't forget to use the hashtag #SocialPrescribingDay when sharing!
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