The SPRING Social Prescribing project is a partnership led by  Bogside & Brandywell Health Forum of behalf of the Healthy Living Centre Alliance and Scottish Communities for Health and Wellbeing.  As the largest co-ordinated project of its kind, a network of 30 community-led health organisations has come together to deliver Social Prescribing services in communities across Northern Ireland and Scotland.

What is Social Prescribing?

Our Mission

The long-term goal of SPRING Social Prescribing is to support and encourage the culture shift from the medical model to the social model of health. There is increased recognition that the social model of health can reduce the pressure on NHS services including GP’s.  

SPRING Social Prescribing will make a difference to patients, primary care and communities by ultimately deliver better health outcomes for people and society. 

What people think

"When I first [attended Healthy Options] I used a walking stick but I no longer use it anymore. It has made me stronger, physically and mentally. The impact on my life has been amazing, just amazing.” Catherine MacGillivray
"When I first I used a walking stick but I no longer use it anymore. It has made me stronger, physically and mentally. The impact on my life has been amazing, just amazing.” Catherine MacGillivray

Find out more

Find out more about SPRING Social Prescribing by visiting their website.