Multimorbidity (two or more coexisting conditions in an individual) is a growing global
challenge with substantial effects on individuals, carers and society. Multimorbidity occurs a …

Suicide is an important problem among older adults and in particular older men. Risk factors
for suicide in older adults include the loss of a loved one, loneliness and physical illness …

Social prescribing is an approach that aims to improve health and well-being. It connects
individuals to non-clinical services and supports that address social needs, such as those …

People exposed to more unfavourable social circumstances are more vulnerable to poor
mental health over their life course, in ways that are often determined by structural factors …

The use of non‐medical referral, community referral or social prescribing interventions has
been proposed as a cost‐effective alternative to help those with long‐term conditions …

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Objectives To establish the evidence base for the effects on health outcomes and costs of
social prescribing link workers (non-health or social care professionals who connect people …

Objectives This study aimed to assess the degree to which the 'social cure'model of
psychosocial health captures the understandings and experiences of healthcare staff and …

Aims: The aim of this systematic literature review is to assess the impact of social prescribing
(SP) programmes on loneliness among participants and the population. Methods: We …

Social prescribing programmes (SP) are person-centred coaching schemes meant to help
participants improve individual circumstances, thereby to reduce demand on health and …