Green Social Prescribing
Evidence Hub

Main DEFRA evaluation report from phase 1 of the Green Social Prescribing Test & Learn Programme.

2023 research commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on perceptions and behaviours related to green social prescribing (GSP) among clinicians and the public.

A 2023 national green social prescribing (GSP) delivery capacity assessment, to improve understanding of the existing provision of green and nature-based activities across the country, and help determine whether the current level of provision is sufficient to support social prescribing referrals equitably to these activities if rolled out nationally.

This page provides an overview of research conducted by the European Centre for Environment and Human Health (ECEHH) on the relationship between nature, biodiversity, and health, exploring how natural environments influence human health outcomes.

Mental Health and Nature - Mental Health Foundation: This article explores the connection between nature and mental health, emphasising how outdoor activities and spending time in nature can improve mental well-being.

Humber and North Yorkshire GSP Test and Learn site - local evaluation report from phase 1 of the programme.