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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.

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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

Members support the network by investing in its growth and impact, 

gaining access to valuable connections and resources.


Bronze

Entrepreneurs – £750 per year

Ideal for health innovators, start-ups, and micro-businesses focused on wellbeing or community health.

  • 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

Silver

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

Gold

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


Platinum Partners

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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