SPACE Project launches website with resources on social prescribing and volunteering

SPACE Project launches website with resources on social prescribing and volunteering

On March 19, the global community marks Social Prescribing Day, celebrating a holistic, person-centred approach to health that connects individuals with non-medical community resources to enhance their well-being. Social Prescribing and Civic Engagement (SPACE) project partners used the opportunity to officially launch the project website, a comprehensive resource centre that will feature:
– Expertise and practices from countries that are leaders in social prescribing and volunteering;
– Training modules for healthcare, social care and rehabilitation professionals working in the field;
– Volunteering opportunities;
– Personal experiences;
…and more.

The SPACE project brings together the expertise of 8 organisations from throughout Europe, and merges the benefits of social prescribing with those of volunteering to create a supportive environment for people with health and rehabilitation needs.

What’s different about SPACE?
The project puts a special focus on cancer care. ​For cancer survivors, social prescribing can be especially helpful, as it can support and improve their mental health and the need for a sense of purpose after treatment.

Learn more about the SPACE project here.