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Social prescribing links patients with non-medical community support to aid health and wellbeing. It could tackle big healthcare problems and reduce strain on the NHS. Our innovative pilot will offer ‘music on prescription’: targeted music-making to support adults’ and young people’s mental health.
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Situation
The NHS is under increasing pressure. The population is ageing, 1 in 4 people in England experience mental health problems, and 19.1% have symptoms of depression or anxiety. 20% of GP time is spent on non-medical issues, distracting them from clinical priorities while patients struggle to get the care they need. Arts and creativity can transform physical and mental health and aid the treatment of depression, anxiety and loneliness, but GPs lack opportunity to prescribe high-quality music-making.
Solution
By reducing prescription of drugs without compromising patient care, social prescribing saves the NHS money. 59% of GPs also think it could reduce their workload, creating a more efficient NHS and social care service. Partnering with East Dorset Social Prescribers, the BSO will run supportive music-making workshops for adults and young people struggling with their mental health. The project will relieve strain on GP surgeries while improving access to care for people with depression and anxiety.
