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New report shows impact of social prescribing on health service use and costs!
A new report from the Social Prescribing Academy suggests that there is strong and growing evidence that social prescribing services can lead to substantial reductions in avoidable GP appointments, hospital admissions and A&E attendances.
The headlines:
- A 42.2% reduction in GP appointments among 1751 patients who accessed social prescribing in Tameside and Glossop
- A 15.4%-23.6% reduction in A&E attendances among 5908 patients who accessed social prescribing in Kent
- In Kirklees and Rotherham, frequent users of healthcare services saw GP visits and A&E attendances reduce substantially following social prescribing interventions.
We have been waxing lyrical about the benefits of social prescribing to the people within our community, but we also can’t forget the difference we can make to NHS services. The figures in this report show a SIGNIFICANT impact, with benefits felt on waiting lists and finances as well.
