Social Prescribing (Certificate/Level 3)
Course description
This Certificate is aimed primarily at those working or looking to work in healthcare, local government and the voluntary and community sector and will enable you to broaden your skills and knowledge in social health and well-being work and to support individuals to access services in the community that are appropriate to your needs.
The course provides content on key areas related to social prescribing environments, including delivering community-based solutions, offering vulnerable adults holistic support, managing caseloads, micro-commissioning and measuring outcomes to improve support mechanisms.
What can this course lead to?
Course progression
Upon completion, you could progress onto a further course, including:
- This qualification will support individuals who are starting on their journey towards careers involving Social Prescribing or those who already work in a Social Prescribing role.
Visit the National Careers Service website for more information about careers available in this sector.
Course session dates
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22 February 2027 - 20 April 2027 Monday, Tuesday at 9:30am - 4:30pmApply
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The course information on this page was last updated 16 September 2026.
