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The Singing for Health Network (SFHN) has published free downloadable guides for leaders of choirs and singing groups across the UK, and for social prescribers (also known as link workers), and can also be used by instrumental groups.
Created in consultation with partners and professionals across the arts and health sectors, including Making Music, the resources are designed to support successful referrals to music groups and a happier, healthier music-making nation.
Resources include:
- an example timeline of social prescribing for a choir
- suggestions for how to brief your link worker about your group
- a template for gathering information for your link worker about what your group does
Baz Chapman, SFHN Manager, says:
‘There is extensive research to show the benefits of singing for a range of health conditions, particularly those which social prescribing is set up to address, such as mental health, wellbeing and feelings of anxiousness and isolation. While there are many successful social prescribing schemes for singing groups in place across the UK, there’s huge potential for more, and we want to support a greater connection between singing groups and social prescribers through these free resources.’
Find out more on their website and download the free guides
