National Association of Link Workers

22/07/2025

📢 New Article Published: — A Test for Ethics?

As global interest in social prescribing grows, this timely article explores whether current public health ethics and biomedical ethics are fit to support the evolving role of Social Prescribing Link Workers in addressing complex local and global challenges.

We invite reflections on the implications — and way forward!

🔗 Read here: https://doi.org/10.1177/17579139251355898

22/07/2025

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18/07/2025

📢 NALW at Europe Healthy Cities Conference: Showcasing the Social Prescribing Link Worker Model.

👏 We are proud to see the UK’s model influencing international thinking and advancing cross-sector innovation in .

Learn more 👉 https://www.nalw.org.uk/nalw-at-who-europe-healthy-cities-conference-showcasing-the-social-prescribing-link-worker-model/

17/07/2025

*NEW* 📢 The National Association of Link Workers (NALW) welcomed the clarification provided by in England 2025/26 Network Contract DES regarding qualification expectations for (SPLWs) employed through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). This updated guidance offers timely reassurance and a practical roadmap for , ( ), and education providers.

This clarification was first shared with NALW members in our exclusive March 2025 briefing. However, in response to ongoing requests from education providers and system stakeholders, we are making this public to ensure there is no regression in the aspirations or development of the SPLW workforce.

Read here 👉 https://www.nalw.org.uk/clarifying-splw-training-expectations-under-the-nhs-in-england-contract-what-you-need-to-know/

16/07/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Victoria Tzortziou Brown OBE on being elected the next Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners!

At the National Association of Link Workers (NALW), we recognise and value the pivotal leadership of GPs in shaping the NHS social prescribing link worker model. The model, as we know it today, owes much to the advocacy of GPs who understood the importance of addressing non-medical determinants of health, improving the lives of patients and communities, and requesting social prescribers in their practices.

We look forward to continuing a strong and collaborative relationship with RCGP under your leadership, to support the future of general practice and personalised care.

14/07/2025

The Model book📗, is the first of its kind for across the UK, packed with case studies, insights, and perspectives and is your essential guide to the profession's complexities & identities.
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05/07/2025

Happy birthday !

The NHS 10-Year Plan is a welcome ambition — now clarity and realism are needed!


https://www.nalw.org.uk/nalw-response-to-the-nhs-10-year-plan-a-welcome-ambition-now-clarity-and-realism-are-needed/

01/07/2025

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30/06/2025

ICYMI: Our founder Christiana Melam MBE was awarded Honorary Membership by the UK Faculty of Public Health for her leadership in
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Christiana Melam MBE awarded Honorary Membership by the UK Faculty of Public Health NALW 30th June 2025 0 Comments The UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) has awarded Honorary Membership to our founder, Christiana Melam MBE — a recognition of her outstanding leadership, vision, and contribution to p...

26/06/2025

🎉 We are proud to celebrate our Founder Christiana Melam MBE, HonMFPH, FHEA, PHD Researcher on being awarded Honorary Membership of the UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) — a recognition of her outstanding leadership, vision, and contribution to public health through social prescribing.

This honour reflects how social prescribing, when delivered through professional , can contribute meaningfully to tackling health inequalities, improving access, and advancing population health outcomes.

👏 A well-deserved recognition that reinforces our mission at NALW.

Learn more about the healthcare https://www.classprofessional.co.uk/books-ebooks/health-professionals/primary-care/the-social-prescribing-link-worker-model-insights-and-perspectives-from-practice/

19/06/2025

Our Christiana Melam MBE doing what she does best—shaping healthier 🇪🇺 European cities through .
Today at the WHO European Healthy Cities Conference hosted in Turkey 🇹🇷. . Message us to learn more about 👏

18/06/2025

Great news for employers and
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