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Bridging the Gap: A Systematic Review of Training Needs and Barriers for Link Workers in Social Prescribing for Mental Health Needs

2026-06-19

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<p>Background: Social prescribing has gained momentum as a community-based approach to health and wellbeing, with Link Workers (LWs) playing a key role in connecting individuals to non-clinical support. However, as their remit increasingly includes people with complex mental health needs, concerns have emerged regarding whether training is adequate, consistent, and aligned with practice realities. <h4>Methods:</h4...

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