The National Voices - Lived Experience opportunity
National Voices team are inducting individuals with Lived Experience to join Voices for Improvement community. Successful applicants will be given an induction session, partake in an online coaching and mentoring skills programme and be given the opportunity to be coached by a current Lived Experience Partner for 3 months.
Our Regional Lead has recently been to their welcome sessions as a new member and found the experience greatly beneficial and supportive, being able to make new connections and be informed of opportunities by a warm and friendly team.
You can find more information here, but please do get in touch via voicesforimprovement@nationalvoices.org.uk with any questions.
The deadline was 30 August; but you can ask for an extension, and let them know if there are any barriers that may prevent you from applying.
Evidence for Social Prescribing
Are you interested in evidence and research that may help to further inform your Social Prescribing work? Visit NASP's evidence page here
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Green Social Prescribing Survey
Do you offer nature-based activities? The Green Social Prescribing Programme launched a small research project on 23rd September. Natural England have been commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care, to look at the potential to increase the provision of green social prescribing to improve people’s mental health and they need your help.
Simply complete this survey if you are a provider offering green/nature-based activities. Social Prescribing Link workers are also invited to participate using this link here. Closing date is 10th October.
Email Luke Whaley at Natural England for any queries about the surveys or the Green Social Prescribing Inbox for further information about Green Social Prescribing.
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