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Football on Prescription scheme tackles antidepressant overprescribing in Stroud

GP surgeries in Gloucestershire are taking part in a scheme to help people over the age of 50 improve their mental health by prescribing them football matches.

21 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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The social network

The impact of the pandemic on communities has resulted in an even greater need for social prescribing schemes.

15 Jun 2021 , 3 Min Article

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The role of community pharmacy in social prescribing

Community pharmacists and their teams can play an important role in ensuring that social prescribing delivers the greatest possible value to the NHS by tackling the social determinants of health.

22 Oct 2020 , 3 Min Article

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Only lonely on the inside

Loneliness in older age is often a reality but is by no means absolute and pharmacy teams can offer support.

16 Jul 2019 , 5 Min Article

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