Creating Community Health: Interventions for Sustainable Healthcare

This book explores how community-based interventions can bridge the gap between health services and the voluntary sector to create more sustainable, healthy communities, using social prescribing as a cost-effective, preventative means to improve health outcomes. Illustrated through practical guidance and a case study of Ross-on-Wye, it is valuable for those working in healthcare, public health, local authorities, and the voluntary sector.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book delves into the transformative power of community-based interventions in bridging the gap between healthcare services and the voluntary sector, paving the way for more sustainable, healthy communities. By moving beyond a purely technological and medicalized approach to healthcare, the book showcases how social prescribing can offer a direct pathway to improving community health, fostering connections and addressing inequalities. Written by a practicing GP with extensive experience, the book is enriched with practical guidance and illustrations, demonstrating how this approach can be cost-effective, preventive, and ultimately enhance health outcomes, empowering communities to face significant challenges like climate change and pandemics with resilience.

The book unfolds through a compelling case study of how these methods were implemented in the town of Ross-on-Wye, providing valuable insights for professionals working in healthcare, public health, local authorities, and the voluntary sector. It also serves as an essential resource for students and researchers interested in these fields, offering a comprehensive exploration of the potential of community-based interventions in shaping a healthier and more equitable society.

Weight: 452g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032490045