How this fits in

Social prescribing has been widely recommended as a means of addressing socially determined illness as an adjunct to primary care. Existing qualitative research suggests that socially prescribed activity (SPA) is beneficial for those who engage in it, but how such activity contributes to beneficial outcomes is poorly understood. The study found that people who benefit from social prescribing follow a series of steps from addressing social problems, through social engagement, to recognition of personal assets and opportunities. This work should help providers and commissioners of SPA to deliver social prescription packages that work well for patients.