🌍 Social Prescribing Day 2026 – 26th March - “COMMUNITY IS MEDICINE”
Social Prescribing Day is back! On Thursday, 26th March 2026, communities across the globe will come together to celebrate the power of social connections, purposeful engagement, and non-clinical supports in improving health and wellbeing. Since its launch in 2019, Social Prescribing Day has grown into a worldwide movement shining a light on the people, communities, and innovations making a difference every day.
Here are just a few of the inspiring events taking place this year:
🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia – The Coffs Harbour Older Women’s Network (CHOWN) CHOWN has co-designed a series of Seniors Festival events that embody social prescribing principles. With over 120 local participants, activities like Art with Arthritis, Cooking for One, and the Night Owls theatre outing are reducing isolation, strengthening social connections, and supporting healthy ageing and independenc[e. Read more
🇵🇹 Portuguese Society for Health Literacy (SPLS) SPLS is using social prescribing to promote health literacy and equity, with creative interventions like tailored dance and reading activities that spark conversation around gender inequalities and other societal challenges. Their work builds informed, resilient, and participatory communitie[s. Learn more
🇳🇱 Stichting The Happiness Tour This Dutch initiative offers wholesome social experiences designed to mitigate burnout and stress, strengthen social connections, and measure wellbeing using biomarkers like speech and HRV. Every tour also supports local businesses and communitie[s. Explore here
🇺🇬 Health and Hope International Organization – Uganda Engaging communities through local social prescribing activities, Health and Hope is building resilience, connection, and wellbeing for those who need it most.
💡** Join the movement**! Whether you’re a community group, healthcare professional, researcher, or citizen, Social Prescribing Day is your platform to:
- Share ideas and innovations
- Highlight evidence and impact
- Celebrate the volunteers, link workers, and partners changing lives
Gareth Presch, CEO of GSPA/WHIS: “Social Prescribing Day reminds us that community is medicine and by connecting people to meaningful activities, we can transform healthcare, strengthen wellbeing, and create more resilient societies.”
📅** Save the Date**: 26th March 2026 ➡️** Register your event or activity her**e.
Let’s show the world that community is medicine! Together, we can make Social Prescribing Day 2026 our most impactful celebration yet.
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