Envigorating session discussing social prescribing with @hemispherehouse @davesween1969 and @SarahatEdberts - time to move on from debating the language and to support areas to develop the approach and offer #kfannual19
Lots of GPs in attendance - how do we practically do this - referrals, coding; how do we support GP practices which aren't on board? Power of feedback about individuals and story telling evident in GPs seeing impact and value
Getting investment into the VCS a key component - VCS too often soft option for cuts. Opportunity for commissioners to develop a long term plan for investment in the community baked up with longer term contracts based on delivery