What’s the project?
In this project, researcher Rachel Liscombe wants to understand what factors influence whether young people engage (or not) with Social Prescribing, as they don’t believe enough research has been done in this area. “Social prescribing” is when people are connected to non-medical forms of support, for example activities that are creative or sports based, or advice to help with their education or housing situation. Rachel also believes that it is important that young people’s voices are included in research which impacts their lives, so that services can be improved in the future. This project is part of Rachel’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology degree. The results of the study will be written into a thesis, and this will hopefully be published to be shared with other researchers and policy makers to help improve services in the future.
Find out more
If you decide to make contact with the research team, Rachel, the student researcher completing the project, will send out a participant information sheet and consent form for you to read and return.
You will then be invited to complete a demographic questionnaire and take part in an interview with Rachel. Rachel will ask you questions about your experiences of social prescribing. The whole conversation will take up to an hour.
The conversation can take place face-to-face in the Mersey area or online if you live elsewhere in the UK. You are welcome to have a trusted person present for the conversation if you would like.
Eligibility criteria, you are invited to participate if
- you have been referred for social prescribing in the UK before your 18th birthday (even if you didn’t attend) OR you have engaged with social prescribing before your 18th birthday
- you are now aged 16-19
- you can communicate verbally in English
- have access to an internet connection
If you complete the demographic questionnaire and attend the interview, you will be emailed a £20 voucher as a thank you for your time and involvement in the research.
If you live in the Mersey area and wish to participate in an interview face-to-face, then your travel will be reimbursed limited to use of public transport.
A copy of the research will be sent to participating young people after the project is complete.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please scan the QR code in the advert (which will send a direct email to Rachel) or email [email protected] with the subject heading “Social prescribing Project” and your name saying that you would like to learn more about the project.
The deadline to apply will be November, 2025. The deadline to apply will be November, 2025.
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