The Norwegian National Social Prescribing Alliance (NSPG Norway) hosted a successful National Update Event on 18 February 2026, bringing together practitioners, policymakers, and international partners to showcase progress since the NSPG Norway launch in September 2025.
Highlights from the Event:
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Leadership & Strategy: Gareth Presch, CEO of GSPA, emphasized the transition from “can it work?” to “how to deliver effectively and sustainably.” (Presentation)
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Humanitarian Integration: David Yttervik Seetiangtham from the Norwegian Red Cross shared early delivery insights and the integration of social prescribing into humanitarian preparedness.
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Global Collaboration: Cristina Vaz de Almeida from Portugal presented strategies linking social prescribing with health literacy, highlighting the value of international learning.
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Interactive Discussion: Participants explored innovative financing models, lessons learned, and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration.
Impact: With nearly 500 viewers across YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn, the event demonstrated strong national and international engagement. Norway is now a leading example of operationalizing social prescribing, integrating humanitarian, community, and academic partnerships to deliver sustainable impact.
Next Steps: NSPG Norway will continue to strengthen partnerships, pilot delivery sites, and expand its reach through GSPA networks.
Conclusion: NSPG Norway’s update event showed that social prescribing is moving from concept to tangible delivery — a model for others to follow worldwide.