What aspect of care does social prescribing specifically address?

Social prescribing specifically addresses social determinants of health, which are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. These determinants include factors like socioeconomic status, education, neighborhood and physical environment, employment, and social support networks. By connecting patients with community resources and holistic support services, social prescribing aims to improve health outcomes by tackling the underlying social issues that affect health.

This approach recognizes that health is influenced not only by medical treatments and physical health but also by social and environmental factors. It empowers patients by considering their broader life circumstances and helps ensure that they receive support that can lead to improved well-being and quality of life.