Global Social Prescribing Summit 2026
📢 Join Us for the Global Social Prescribing Summit! 🌍
Be part of the movement to transform healthcare at the Global Social Prescribing Summit hosted by the Global Social Prescribing Alliance! Social prescribing is paving the way for a more holistic, person-centered approach to health, connecting individuals to community-based support that nurtures wellbeing beyond traditional care.
This summit brings together leaders, healthcare practitioners, community organizations, and policy-makers to explore the powerful impact of social prescribing in achieving better health outcomes, building resilient communities, and addressing social determinants of health.
🕤 09:30 – 09:45 | Opening & Welcome
“A Global Movement for Health & Wellbeing”
- Gareth Presch, CEO, Global Social Prescribing Alliance
- Setting the goals for the day: advancing social prescribing worldwide
🌟 Morning – Inspiration & Global Perspectives
09:45 – 10:15 | Keynote
“Social Prescribing: The Future of Person-Centred Health in a Global Context”
- James Sanderson, Chair, Global Social Prescribing Alliance
10:15 – 11:00 | Global Panel
“Social Prescribing in Action: Lessons from Every Continent”
- UK: Creative health & arts in care
- Africa: Community-led models in resource-limited settings
- Asia-Pacific: Integrating traditional practices
- Americas: Social prescribing in primary care systems
- Nordics: Prevention, wellbeing, and trust-based community health
- Europe: Scaling digital and cross-border solutions
- Featuring Dr. Robert Dean, University of Lincoln [UK], plus global representatives
11:00 – 11:10 | Sponsor Spotlight 1
Global Innovation Showcase
11:10 – 11:55 | Plenary Session
“Tackling the Social Determinants of Health through Community Care: A Global Lens”
- Addressing housing, food, education, digital equity, and climate
- Insights from Nordic welfare models and global south experiences
11:55 – 12:05 | Sponsor Spotlight 2
🌱 Midday – Policy, Practice & Innovation
12:05 – 12:40 | Fireside Chat
“Policy & Investment: Scaling Social Prescribing Globally”
- Policymakers, multilaterals, and global investors
- Including reflections on Nordic prevention-based funding models
12:40 – 13:25 | Global Insights Session
“Innovation & Collaboration in Social Prescribing”
- Digital health tools (Nordic & Asian models)
- Grassroots innovation in Africa & Latin America
- Financing prevention in high-income and low-income contexts
- Youth, mental health & equity worldwide
13:25 – 13:35 | Sponsor Spotlight 3
🌍 Afternoon – Collaboration & Future Vision
13:35 – 14:20 | Global Case Studies
Real-world stories from around the world
- Latin America: Nature-based prescribing
- Asia-Pacific: Integrating traditional practices
- Africa: Social prescribing in low-resource settings
- Europe: Scaling digital platforms
- Nordics: Trust-based healthcare and wellbeing-first models
- North America: Embedding prescribing in health insurance systems
14:20 – 14:50 | Future Vision Panel
“What’s Next for the Global Social Prescribing Movement?”
- Exploring partnerships with UN, Agencies, World Bank & global health networks
- Featuring global and Nordic perspectives on prevention as a health investment
14:50 – 15:00 | Sponsor Spotlight 4
15:00 – 15:20 | Closing Reflections & Call to Action
- Global Social Prescribing Alliance leadership
- Next steps for international collaboration, research, and partnerships
🌟 Why Attend?
- Learn from Experts: Hear from top thought leaders in social prescribing and community health.
- Innovate with Insight: Discover how social prescribing models are improving health and wellbeing around the globe.
- Connect & Collaborate: Network with professionals dedicated to shaping a healthcare system that cares for the whole person.
- Shape the Future: Gain tools, resources, and strategies to advance social prescribing within your community.
Let's create a healthier, more connected world together! 🌱
For sponsorship opportunities contact gareth@whis.world
#SocialPrescribing #HealthInnovation #CommunityCare #GSPAlliance
BACKGROUND
In 2020, Gareth Presch and James Sanderson, came together to work on the opportunity to harness collective global initiatives aimed at creating new ways of delivering good health and wellbeing. The idea was to build a global community of leaders, who were committed to the principles of Social Prescribing, Personalised Care, and Innovation in the field of health and wellbeing.
The alliance worked closely with existing global networks to bring people together through a comprehensive series of events and webinars focussing on tackling some of the most pressing global health challenges.
The alliance was launched in February 2021 by the UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
The Alliance has developed a series of products alongside global partners, including a ‘Global Playbook’ for social prescribing, training materials on the establishment of social prescribing, and site visits and teach in sessions bringing international partners together.
The Alliance has also supported the development of an independent global network of partners which is now represented by 30 countries.
📢 Join Us for the Global Social Prescribing Summit – 17th July 2026! 🌍
Be part of the global movement transforming healthcare through social prescribing at the Global Social Prescribing Summit, hosted by the Global Social Prescribing Alliance.
Social prescribing offers a more holistic, person-centered approach to health by connecting individuals to community-based support that nurtures wellbeing beyond traditional care.
This international summit will bring together leaders, healthcare practitioners, community organizations, and policymakers to explore how social prescribing is improving health outcomes, strengthening communities, and tackling the social determinants of health.
🌟 Why Attend?
- Learn from Experts: Hear from top thought leaders in social prescribing and community health.
- Innovate with Insight: Discover how social prescribing models are improving health and wellbeing around the globe.
- Connect & Collaborate: Network with professionals dedicated to shaping a healthcare system that cares for the whole person.
- Shape the Future: Gain tools, resources, and strategies to advance social prescribing within your community.
Sponsorship opportunities for 2026 event.
Let's create a healthier, more connected world together! 🌱
🔗 https://whis.world/gspa-summit
#SocialPrescribing #HealthInnovation #CommunityCare #GSPAlliance
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