CARE06027 2021 Social Prescribing 1: Introduction to Theory, Policy & Practice

In undertaking this module students will be introduced to Social Prescribing. Through a combination of online lectures, case based learning and discussions groups students will learn what social prescribing is, how it emerged, the theories and policies underpinning its practice, the skills and competencies required to be an effective Social Prescribing Link Worker and possible future direction of the practice. Students will demonstrate their understanding of social prescribing theory, policy and practice through the submission of two individual projects. 

Why do we mistrust people more in the UK than in Japan? Why do Americans have higher rates of teenage pregnancy than the French? What makes the Swedish thinner than the Greeks? The answer: inequality. This groundbreaking book, based on years of research, provides hard evidence to show: - How almost everything - from life expectancy to depression levels, violence to illiteracy - is affected not by how wealthy a society is, but how equal it is - That societies with a bigger gap between rich and poor are bad for everyone in them - including the well-off - How we can find positive solutions and move towards a happier, fairer future Urgent, provocative and genuinely uplifting, The Spirit Level has been heralded as providing a new way of thinking about ourselves and our communities, and could change the way you see the world.

One of the world's leading doctors, a public intellectual and educated in Australia reveals social injustice to be the greatest threat to health in the world, and explains how socio-economic status directly affects health

Informed by a wealth of available research, between 1997 and 2010, the UK Labour government introduced a raft of policies to reduce health inequalities. Despite this, by most measures, the UK's health inequalities have continued to widen. This failure has prompted calls for new approaches to health inequalities research and some consensus that public health researchers ought to be more actively involved in 'public health advocacy'. Yet there is currently no agreement as to what these new research agendas should be and despite multiple commentaries reflecting on recent UK efforts to reduce health inequalities, there has so far been little attempt to map future directions for research or to examine what more egalitarian policies means in practical terms. Health Inequalities: Critical Perspectives addresses these concerns. It takes stock of the UK's experiences of health inequalities research and policy to date, reflecting on the lessons that have been learnt from these experiences, both within the UK and internationally. The book identifies emergent research and policy topics, exploring the perspectives of actors working in a range of professional settings on these agendas. Finally, the book considers potential ways of improving the links between health inequalities research, policy and practice, including via advocacy. With contributions from established, international health inequalities experts and newer, up-and-coming researchers in the field, as well as individuals working on health inequalities in policy, practice and civil society settings, Health Inequalities: Critical Perspectives is a 'must buy' for researchers, postgraduate students, policymakers, practitioners, and research funders.

"Eleven fully updated chapters include entries on the links between health and discrimination, income inequality, social networks and emotion, while four all-new chapters examine the role of policies in shaping health, including how to translate evidence into action with multi-level interventions."

A new textbook introducing the theories and practices of community development in Ireland, with particular reference to the effects of social and economic policies within this context. This practical exploration of community development in Ireland ensures the reader will: understand community and social change in Ireland; recognise and value community development as a powerful force for social change in Ireland; critically appraise the policy environment influencing community development and the interrelationship between policy and practice; utilise the knowledge and skills necessary for effective and sustainable community development; determine current issues and challenges in this area and offer effective solutions to address these issues and challenges. Reflects the current theoretical conceptualisations, the latest policy implications, models of best practice and frameworks that are currently shaping community development projects and programmes in Ireland. Includes case studies that showcase examples of positive community development and bring a practical and insightful dimension to this text. Contains contributions from leading academics, practitioners and community groups in Ireland. Written For: Undergraduate and postgraduate students of: Youth and Community Studies Community Developmentand Education Community and Family Studies Rural Development Social Work Social Studies Social Science Applied Social Care Social Care Practice

In the 1990s, Anne Meyer, David Rose, and their colleagues at CAST introduced universal design for learning (UDL), a framework to improve teaching and learning. Based on new insights from the learning sciences and creative uses of digital technologies. UDL can help educators improve and optimize learning experiences for all individuals. In this book, Meyer and Rose, along with David Gordon, provide the first comprehensive presentations of UDL principles and practices since 2002. This new look at UDL includes contributions from CAST's research and implementation teams, as well as their collaborators in schools, universities, and research settings. Universal Design for Learning: Theory & Practice includes: * New insights from research on learner differences and how human variability plays out in learning environments * Research-based discussions of what it means to become expert at learning * First-hand accounts and exemplars of how to implement UDL at all levels and across subjects using the UDL Guidelines * "Dig Deeper" segments that enrich the main content * Dozens of original illustrations and access to videos and other online features at http://udltheorypractice.cast.org * Opportunities to participate in a UDL community

Revision of: Health promotion / Jennie Naidoo, Jane Wills. 2000. 2nd ed.

A comprehensive exploration of Health Promotion in Ireland for both students and practitioners] * Please note that due to circumstances beyond our control there is no lecturer support material available for this text

These essays on health and illness from a sociological perspective, look at health and health models within social and political contexts. They are divided into theoretical and general issues, inequalities in health care, health and aspects of life-course, mental health and alcoholism.

This is the authoritative, bestselling guide that professionals and students turn to for a complete introduction to motivational interviewing (MI), the powerful approach to facilitating change. The book elucidates the four processes of MI -- engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning -- and vividly demonstrates what they look like in action. A wealth of vignettes and interview examples illustrate the "dos and don'ts" of successful implementation in diverse contexts. Highly accessible, the book is infused with respect and compassion for clients. The companion Web page provides additional helpful resources, including reflection questions, an extended bibliography, and annotated case material. New to This Edition: Reflects major advances in understanding and teaching MI. Fully restructured around the new four-process model. All chapters now authored by Miller and Rollnick. Additional case examples and counseling situations. Reviews the growing evidence base and covers ways to assess MI fidelity. Pedagogical Features Include: Online reflection questions and annotated cases, ideal for classroom discussion. Bulleted key points at the end of each chapter. Engaging boxes with special topics and personal reflections. Extended bibliography and quick-reference glossary. This title is part of the Applications of Motivational Interviewing Series, edited by Stephen Rollnick and William R. Miller.

Mental Health Ireland (2018) Empowerment - From Ideas to Action: MHI Strategic Plan from 2019-2021. Available online: https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/MHI-Strategy-Report_2019-2021.pdf

Healthy Ireland.  A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing in Ireland 2013 _ 2025. Department of Health, Ireland. Available online:  htt-s://assets.gov.ie/7555/62842eef4b13413494b13340fff9077d.pdf

HSE Health and Wellbeing / S3 Solutions and Elemental (2021). Building Capacity for the Evaluation of Social Prescribing: Evaluability Assessment. HSE Health and Wellbeing, National Office of Suicide Prevention and the Department of Health. Available online: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/publications/social-prescribing.pdf [Accessed 08/03/2021]

Donegal Social Prescribing for Health & Wellbeing (2015) Evaluation Report: April 2015. Social Inclusion Office HSE. (Ireland) Available online:  https://b139bc67-352b-4a52-91b8-a918d4b497e9.filesusr.com/ugd/b6d55d_7de160a4d6954491b04ce123c8e37237.pdf [Accessed 09/03/21]

Farrell, C., McAvoy, H. and Wilde, J. (2008) Tackling Health Inequalities: An all Ireland Approach to Social Determinants. Dublin: Combat Poverty Agency. http://publichealth.ie/files/file/Tackling%20health%20inequalities_0.pdf

Wilkinson R. and Marmot M. Eds. (2003) Social Determinants of Health: The Solid Facts. Geneva: WHO. Available online: file:///C:/Users/User/Desktop/SP%20Resources/The%20Solid%20Facts%20-%20Social%20Determinants%20of%20Health.pdf

Barry, Margaret M. (2009). Addressing the determinants of positive mental health: concepts, evidence and practice International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 11(3), 4-17

Husk et al. (2020) 'Social Prescribing: Where's the evidence?' (Editorial). British Journal of General Practitioners. (Editorial) Available online: https://bjgp.org/content/bjgp/69/678/6.full.pdf

Hanlon, P., Gray, C. M. , Chng, N. R. and Mercer, S. W. (2019) 'Does Self Determination Theory help explain the impact of social prescribing? A qualitative analysis of patients’ experiences of the Glasgow ‘Deep-End’ Community Links Worker intervention'. Chronic Illness. Available online: https://eprints.gla.ac.uk/181605/7/181605.pdf

South et al. (2008) 'Can social prescribing provide the missing link'. Primary Healthcare Research & Development. Vol 9: 310-318. Available online:https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/9AEB484609AADB9EAA480D42E301700F/S146342360800087Xa.pdf/can-social-prescribing-provide-the-missing-link.pdf. 

Combat Poverty Agency - List and Links to Publications - Recently added (lenus.ie)

Mental Health Ireland Resources - https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/resources/

Citizens Information - General Information - https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/

Information on Individual & Community Rights - Irish Human Rights & Equality Comissions - https://www.ihrec.ie/your-rights/ 

Review of Mental Health Services by CHO - Mental Health Commission . Available online:  https://www.mhcirl.ie/Inspectorate_of_Mental_Health_Services/rehab_recove_rpts/rehabil_reover_rpts.html

Sláintecare Implementation Strategy and Next Steps - Government of Ireland. Available online: https://assets.gov.ie/22607/31c6f981a4b847219d3d6615fc3e4163.pdf 

Committee on the Future of Healthcare (2017) Sláintecare Report. Houses of the Oireachtas. Available online: https://assets.gov.ie/22609/e68786c13e1b4d7daca89b495c506bb8.pdf

Connecting for Life. Irelands National Strategy to reduce suicide 2015 - 2020,Available online: file:///C:/Users/User/Desktop/SP%20Resources/connectingforlife.pdf

Connecting for Life Implementation Plan 2020 - 2022, Available online: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/publications/cfl-implementation-plan-dec-2020.pdf

Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone. Available online: file:///C:/Users/Natalie/Downloads/76770_b142b216-f2ca-48e6-a551-79c208f1a247.pdf

HSE on Social Prescribing - links to Irish Social Prescribing Organisations - https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/hl/selfmanagement/donegal/programmes-services/social-prescribing/

NHS on Social Prescribing - link - https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/social-prescribing/

Arts & Health - discussion relating to social prescribing - Link - http://www.artsandhealth.ie/perspectives/social-prescribing-a-collaborative-approach-to-health-and-wellbeing/ [Accessed 08/03/2021]

National Disability Authority NDA - Centre of Excellence in Universal Design - link - http://universaldesign.ie/

SPPA Social Pedagogy Professional Association - Page on 'Common Third' with useful links - http://sppa-uk.org/the-common-third/ 

Stevenson et al. (2020) 'A Practice in Need of a Theory'. British Journal of General Practitioners. Available online: https://bjgp.org/content/social-prescribing-practice-need-theory

Drinkwater et al. (2019) 'Social Prescribing'. BMJ unpublished material. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/327368876.pdf

IT Sligo Library

IT Sligo Academic Writing Supports

IT Sligo IT Supports

IT Sligo Student Councillor

IT Sligo Students Union

Printers & photocopiers

Videos on Social Prescribing

Webinar launch of document below - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXuL89kS47k

HSE Health and Wellbeing / S3 Solutions and Elemental (2021). Building Capacity for the Evaluation of Social Prescribing: Evaluability Assessment. HSE Health https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXuL89kS47kand Wellbeing, National Office of Suicide Prevention and the Department of Health. Available from: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/publications/social-prescribing.pdf [Accessed 08/03/2021]

Gallagher C. (2017) Social Prescribing in Donegal. Healthy Waterford. Available https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZvKpuUndis&t=953s. [Accessed 08/03/2021]

All resources will be reviewed and updated annually.