A holistic approach to wellbeing
Social prescribing works alongside traditional healthcare to address the root causes of poor health. Rather than relying solely on medication, social prescribers connect people with local services, community groups, and nature-based activities that support their physical, mental and social wellbeing.
This approach recognises that many health issues are linked to isolation, lack of purpose, anxiety, or disconnection from community and nature. By offering meaningful activities and connections, social prescribing helps people feel more connected, supported and empowered.
- Addresses the social causes of ill health
- Connects people with community and nature
- Complements medical treatment
- Supports mental health, resilience and belonging
Forest therapy and social prescribing
Wild Heart Woodland Therapy works with social prescribing services to offer nature-based wellbeing experiences. Our sessions provide the space, guidance and community connection that many people need as part of their wider wellbeing journey.
Whether referred through a GP, social prescribing link worker, or community organisation, forest therapy sessions can be a meaningful way to address isolation, build resilience, and reconnect with the natural world.
Social prescribing
What is social prescribing?
Social prescribing is a healthcare approach that recognises the social, environmental and economic factors affecting health and wellbeing.
A holistic approach to wellbeing
Social prescribing works alongside traditional healthcare to address the root causes of poor health. Rather than relying solely on medication, social prescribers connect people with local services, community groups, and nature-based activities that support their physical, mental and social wellbeing.
This approach recognises that many health issues are linked to isolation, lack of purpose, anxiety, or disconnection from community and nature. By offering meaningful activities and connections, social prescribing helps people feel more connected, supported and empowered.
Forest therapy and social prescribing
Wild Heart Woodland Therapy works with social prescribing services to offer nature-based wellbeing experiences. Our sessions provide the space, guidance and community connection that many people need as part of their wider wellbeing journey.
Whether referred through a GP, social prescribing link worker, or community organisation, forest therapy sessions can be a meaningful way to address isolation, build resilience, and reconnect with the natural world.