Social Prescribing

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services – in the Senedd at 2:11 pm on 11 May 2022.

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Photo of Heledd Fychan Heledd Fychan Plaid Cymru 2:11, 11 May 2022

(Translated)

Thank you very much, Deputy Minister, and I'm pleased to hear you referring to the framework, which of course is part of the programme for government. I'm sure many of us could refer to projects that we're aware of in our regions and constituencies that show the value of social prescribing in terms of the health and well-being of those that we represent, and not just those who feel isolated, as is referred to in the programme for government. But clearly, it's not just health boards that are involved here. Organisations such as the Welsh National Opera, National Museum Wales, Theatr Clwyd and so on, have excellent projects and partnerships in this area. So, can I ask you, as you develop this framework, how central will the bodies outwith the health sector, such as cultural bodies, be in delivering the full potential of social prescribing in all parts of Wales?