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.
Unlocking Industry Opportunities Through Social Prescribing
🌍 Unlocking Industry Opportunities Through Social Prescribing
Join the Global Movement for Prevention, Wellbeing, and Inclusive Growth
🧭 What is Social Prescribing?
Social prescribing is a transformative approach to health and wellbeing, connecting individuals to non-clinical support in their communities, such as arts, culture, nature, physical activity, volunteering, and more. It moves care beyond medicine by
addressing the social, emotional, and practical needs that underpin health.
The Global Social Prescribing Alliance (GSPA) brings together governments, health systems, businesses, and civil society to
embed social prescribing in national and global health strategies.
💼 Why Industry Should Care
The future of healthcare is shifting from treatment to prevention, from hospital beds to community assets, and from fragmented services to
collaborative ecosystems. This transformation creates a multi-billion dollar opportunity for
forward-thinking businesses across technology, health, finance, arts, and lifestyle sectors.
🌟 Opportunities for Industry🧠 HealthTech & Digital Innovation
- Global digital health market expected to reach $660 billion by 2025 (Statista).
- Huge potential to embed social prescribing in electronic health records, referral systems, and personalized wellbeing platforms.
🧘♀️ Lifestyle, Wellness & Sport
- Global wellness economy valued at $5.6 trillion in 2023, forecast to reach $8.5 trillion by 2027 (Global Wellness Institute).
- Social prescribing opens new referral pathways from healthcare to gyms, wellbeing apps, mindfulness, nature therapies, and beyond.
🖼️ Arts, Culture & Nature
- Cultural prescribing programmes have been shown to reduce GP visits by 37% and A&E attendance by 27% (UK NHS studies).
- The global creative economy represents over 3% of global GDP and growing—positioned to become a pillar in preventative health.
📈 Finance, Insurance & Investment
- Preventable diseases cost the global economy $47 trillion in lost output between 2010 and 2030 (World Economic Forum).
- Align investment portfolios with ESG and SDG goals while supporting scalable, community-based health interventions.
💬 Workforce & Learning
- Mental ill health is the leading cause of long-term sickness absence globally, costing economies billions annually.
- Social prescribing-based workplace wellbeing programmes improve retention, resilience, and productivity.
💰 Value Creation & Investment Opportunities
Social prescribing presents a compelling case for value-based investment. As governments and healthcare systems worldwide adopt preventative, holistic models of care, the demand for scalable, community-rooted services is accelerating. For investors and businesses, this means:
- New markets in healthtech, wellness, creative therapies, training, and local infrastructure.
- Tangible returns: For every £1 invested in social prescribing, the NHS sees up to £3.42 in return (UK Department of Health).
- Social impact: Achieve measurable outcomes aligned with SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), ESG frameworks, and inclusive economic growth.
📣 Join Us – Let’s Build the Future of Health, Together
The Global Social Prescribing Alliance is actively seeking industry partners to:
- Co-create scalable solutions for health and wellbeing
- Support innovation pilots in cities and regions worldwide
- Join our global forums, working groups, and summits
- Invest in evidence-based prevention strategies
Whether you're a startup or global brand, there's a place for you in this movement.
📩 Partner With Us
Are you ready to be part of the global shift toward community-powered health?
👉 Get in touch today to explore partnership opportunities, join our events, or discuss collaboration ideas.
📧 Email: gareth@whis.world
Together, we can build a future where everyone can thrive.
TEAM
Global Social Prescribing Alliance (GSPA)
Background
In 2021, the UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care launched the Global Social Prescribing Alliance (GSPA). The Alliance was established to champion a global shift toward prevention-focused, person-centered healthcare.
Rooted in the belief that wellbeing is shaped by far more than clinical interventions, the GSPA brings together health leaders, policymakers, academics, and community organizations to scale social prescribing internationally.
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Our Philosophy
As a membership organisation, the Global Social Prescribing Alliance (GSPA) brings global communities together to transform healthcare through social prescribing and create inclusive economic opportunities that leave no one behind.
Mission
Empower people to take control of their own health and wellbeing through social prescribing.
Vision
To deliver health and wellbeing for all through integrated, community-led solutions.
PROBLEM
Most healthcare systems today remain focused on treating illness rather than preventing it. This reactive “sick-care” approach often neglects the wider social, emotional, and environmental factors that influence health.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep-rooted health inequalities (related to gender, race, disability, and socioeconomic status), and highlighted the fragility of global health systems. Now, more than ever, there is a need for proactive, community-based approaches.
SOLUTION
GSPA is a global platform that connects patients, clinicians, community organisations, educators, policymakers, and the private sector to
implement social prescribing as a model for prevention, self-care, and holistic wellbeing.
By shifting the focus from illness to wellness, the Global Social Prescribing Alliance empowers people at every
stage of life — from childhood to old age — to manage their own physical, mental, and social health.
We are changing the way people think about their health by:
- Enabling personalised care through community connections.
- Providing access to non-clinical support (e.g., arts, culture, nature, volunteering, physical activity).
- Building sustainable ecosystems that reduce pressure on overstretched healthcare services.
We support people and communities to co-design local solutions that improve health and wellbeing while addressing the wider determinants of health.
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Membership Packages
Voluntary Sector and Charitable Organisations (Complimentary)
Ideal for grassroots and local organisations involved in health, wellbeing, or social prescribing.
- Visibility via our news & social media
- Access to members’ marketplace
- Feature your organisation in our monthly news & events calendar
- Potential to grow your audience via our editorial coverage
- Access to GSPA events and webinars
- Discounted or priority tickets for selected events
- Sponsorship opportunities at GSPA events
- Support to embed social prescribing into your services
- Access to intelligence resources (research, tools, best practices)
- GSPA as a partner for your projects (communication, dissemination, evaluation)
- Access to funding, collaboration, and partnership opportunities
*Subject to availability and T&Cs
Entrepreneurs – £750 per year
Ideal for health innovators, start-ups, and microbusinesses focused on wellbeing or community health.
All Voluntary Sector benefits, plus:
- Speaking opportunities at GSPA events
- Feature in GSPA publications and webinars
- Business support to scale social prescribing-related initiatives
Gold Public Sector and Charitable Organisations – £750 per year
(For charities and public bodies with over £1m annual budgets)
Includes all above benefits, plus:
- Online speaking slots
- Participation in national publications and policy roundtables
- Priority access to policy briefings and case study showcases
Public Bodies – £1,500 per year
(Over £1m budget per year)
Includes all Gold Public Sector benefits, plus:
- Enhanced engagement with GSPA leadership
- Influence in shaping national and international social prescribing frameworks
SMEs – £1,500 per year
(Turnover between €500k and €1m)
- All standard benefits
- Showcase innovation in monthly news and events
- Pop-up exhibition options during ecosystem events
- Smart matchmaking with ecosystem leaders
Mid-Sized Companies – £2,000 per year
(Turnover between €1m and €2m)
Includes all SME benefits, plus:
- Co-branding on selected GSPA reports or campaigns
- Strategic input opportunities with GSPA community leaders
Large Companies – £5,000 per year
(Turnover €2m+)
All mid-sized benefits, plus:
- Speaking slots at international events
- Featured banner in our newsletter (annually)
- Thought leadership articles supported by GSPA editorial team
Strategic Partner – £30,000 per year
(Limited number per sector)
- Monthly strategic meetings with GSPA team
- Key Account Manager support
- Featured interview and regular visibility across platforms
- Priority for speaking, sponsorship, and event partnerships
- Access to regional leaders and global collaborations
National Industry Excellence Partnership (Limited to 8 partners per country)
Contact gareth@whis.world to discuss.
- Monthly meetings
- Co-planning national activities and campaigns
- Dedicated account management
- Thought leadership profiling
- Twice-yearly feature spotlight
- Exclusive access to partnership, investment, and scaling opportunities
Global Industry Excellence Partnership (Limited to 8 partners globally)
Contact gareth@whis.world to discuss.
- Monthly CEO-level meetings
- Global strategic input and visibility
- Leadership features and annual global summit participation
- Opportunities for global expansion of your social prescribing solutions
- Bespoke partnership planning with the GSPA leadership team
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