The Power of People: a celebration of social prescribing across the North East and North Cumbria

Social Prescribing Day on 26th March 2026 is an annual celebration of social prescribing, recognising Social Prescribing Link Workers, local community groups and regional and national organisations which support people’s health and wellbeing.
To mark National Social Prescribing Day in the North East and North Cumbria, we're hosting an online conference commending ‘The Power of People’. Join us as we celebrate the fantastic work of social prescribing in all its forms across our region. Our speakers will showcase the power of people to connect, build trust and make a meaningful difference through their social prescribing work. They include:
- Anna Basu, Clinical Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University
- Simon Bromhead, Head of Development at Ways to Wellness
- Sarah Penn, Health Partnerships Support Officer at Cumbria CVS
You'll also hear from the currently funded Healthy Communities and Social Prescribing projects and see the difference they’re making across the region.
When
March 26th, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location
Online via Teams
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Contact
Phone: 01912332000