What’s the project?
“Social prescribing” is when people are connected to non-medical forms of support, for example creative or sports activities, or advice to help with their education or housing situation. There is growing evidence that this can support young people’s health and wellbeing. Researchers based at University College London facilitate the Social Prescribing Youth Network.
This network is made up of more than 1,200 people across the UK who are interested in social prescribing for young people, including people working in healthcare, community organisations and policymaking. It aims to connect these people and provide resources, training, and events to support the growing youth social prescribing movement.
The team are holding a roundtable with young people as we want to make sure young people’s views are heard. Insights from the roundtable will complement the other roundtables (with policymakers, researchers etc.) and help inform best practice guidelines for youth social prescribing that the research team are developing.
Find out more
The team at UCL are looking for up to ten young people to join our roundtable with other young people to discuss social prescribing services.
The roundtable will take place online on Monday, 17 November 5.30 – 7pm. Please only apply if you are available on that date and time.
The 1.5-hour roundtable will be facilitated by a UCL researcher. Participants will be asked a series of questions about social prescribing and encouraged to engage with them, as well as other participants’ perspectives. The questions will be formulated in consultation with our Youth Advisory Group.
The research team are looking for up to ten young people to join the roundtable and share their views, experiences and ideas. You are eligible if you:
- Are aged 16-25
- Live in the UK
- Have received social prescribing or have been referred or signposted to community activities/support (e.g. by a GP, teacher or another individual)
- Are interested in sharing your voice and improving healthcare and support for young people
You don’t need specific skills or qualifications – the team are interested in hearing your unique perspective.
You will:
- Be paid £50 for the roundtable, via Love2Shop digital vouchers you can use in 40+ retailers like ASOS, Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Just Eat, John Lewis, Ticketmaster and Spotify
- Have your voice heard and make a difference to young people’s health and wellbeing
- Contribute to a larger piece of work identifying best practice and developing guidelines for children and young people’s social prescribing
- Grow your skills and confidence
To express your interest, please complete the short forsm.
If you need any adjustments or have questions, please email us at [email protected].
Please apply as soon as possible but by Tuesday, 11 November 2025 at the latest.
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