New Strategic Partnership Announcement: WHIS & UCLan Join Forces to Advance Global Social Prescribing
We’re delighted to announce an exciting new strategic partnership between the World Health Innovation Summit CIC (WHIS) and the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) — a powerful collaboration to accelerate the global movement of Social Prescribing through education, research, and innovation. 🌍💡
As the official educational delivery partner for WHIS, UCLan’s International Research & Academia Unit, led by the visionary Samantha Pywell, is offering an exceptional range of opportunities to support professionals, students, and organisations across the globe.
🌱 Key Opportunities through the Partnership:
- 🎓 MSc & BSc Social Prescribing Modules – Equipping future leaders with the academic foundation to shape the future of personalised care.
- 🧠 Bespoke CPD & Consultancy Packages – Tailored professional development and strategic consultancy to meet sector needs.
- 🌿 Research in Nature-Based & Green Social Prescribing – Advancing evidence-based practices that connect people and planet.
- 📊 Support for Research Bids & Publications – Helping bring bold ideas to life through expert guidance and collaboration.
- 🌍 International Collaboration – Engaging with partners in** Norway, Pakista**n, and beyond.
- 🗓️ Events Programme – Including** Social Prescribing Da**y, seminars, conferences, and more.
- 🧑🏫 SIGSPN Network – Launching in 2025, the Special Interest Group for Social Prescribing Networks will foster global knowledge exchange.
- 👨💻 Apprenticeships – Creating new pathways into health innovation careers. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to empowering communities through evidence-based education and global collaboration.
“Empowering communities through education, research, and innovation is at the heart of our mission. Our partnership ensures that social prescribing continues to evolve, informed by evidence and driven by collaboration locally and globally.” — Gareth Presch, Founder & CEO, WHIS
🔗 Learn More:
- Explore our Social Prescribing & Global Partnership Opportunities: whis.world/gspa
- Industry Partnerships & Collaboration Opportunities: Click here Let’s shape the future of health and wellbeing — together.