Social prescribing

Social Prescribing is a non-clinical intervention that takes a holistic, person-centred approach to health and wellbeing.

We understand that taking care of your self at university can be difficult, and that factors such as your lifestyle and feelings of social connectedness can contribute to positive wellbeing.

Our team of Social Prescribers can support you to identify your individual needs and goals. We can connect you to groups and activities at university and beyond that can help you to improve your mood. We offer up to six sessions with a Social Prescriber, who will support you to engage in these activities and to take care of yourself.

What can social prescribing help with?

  • Meeting new people and feeling more connected at university.
  • Being more active and leading a healthier lifestyle.
  • Exploring interests and hobbies
  • Improving work-life balance
  • Establishing self-care routine
  • Finding a sense of purpose
  • Getting to know Manchester

Contact Us

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How can I access the service?

If you would like to access social prescribing, you will be able to indicate this during the referral process. 

Self-referral form

Green Wellbeing Project

Weekly wellbeing-focused lunchtime gardening club at The Firs in Fallowfield.

We meet at the garden from 11am to 1pm every Wednesday during term time. We volunteer in a small friendly group, learning how to grow things and look after the garden together. No commitment required.

Sign up here

Connect

Connect is a free, monthly session for students who are interested in trying new activities and socialising with other students.

The Social Prescribing team will be on hand to facilitate, and can support you to find activities and societies that will help you feel good at university.

We offer a range of activities, including video games and crafts, and always offer free snacks and drinks.

Boardgames
Video games
Crafting
Quizzes
Snacks

1pm-3pm@ The Nest in the SU
(more details in the new academic year)