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Prescribing Change: Young People and Social Prescribing

Thu 16th Oct

A day long event focused on social prescribing, with a spotlight on young people’s voices and their mental health and wellbeing.

Lincoln Arts Centre is the University of Lincoln’s public arts centre. As part of our regular programming, we champion social prescribing in Lincolnshire and nationally.

Social prescribing, also known as community referral, is a way for healthcare professionals to connect patients with non-medical support services in their community to improve their overall health and wellbeing.

This day-long event will focus on social prescribing with a spotlight on young people’s voices and their mental health and wellbeing.

But it’s not just about talking, we’re prioritising ambitious bid writing and collaborative project development, creating space for organisations to respond to recent funding challenges with renewed energy and shared purpose.

What to expect:

  • High quality creative performances (indoor and outdoor)
  • Young people’s insights and lived experience
  • Honest conversations and peer-to-peer support
  • Space to build partnerships and shape collective bids for the future
  • Connections with senior colleagues in the NHS, academia, and the arts

Whether you’re a creative health practitioner, policy maker, community leader, or young person shaping your own path – this is a space for you.

Featuring Two Short Live Performances!

The event will feature an exclusive performance of CAGED by Linden Dance Company.

The piece is an explosive, evocative dance experience following 4 characters on a journey of solitude to connectedness. Inspired by real life stories of isolation and set within, around and atop a 3m high birdcage, CAGED encourages a connected, diverse society. The four performers explore ambiguous worlds of entrapment and safety, a delicate balance that ultimately leads to feelings of hope and reconciliation.

The emotive themes are reflected in an athletic, daring physicality and a punchy soundtrack.

Also during this event, Zest will be presenting Soundboard; part chat show, part game, part live performance, you can find out more about this here:

Link to Soundboard

Accessibility Commitment:
We are dedicated to making this event accessible to all attendees. If you have specific requirements, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate your needs. BSL interpreters will be available, in addition to captions.

Book tickets
  • Date:
    Thu 16th Oct 2025
  • Time:
    10am
  • Running Time:
    300min
  • Location:
    Theatre
  • Prices:

    Free (Booking Required)

     

  • Free coffee networking from 09:15, event starts at 10:00.

    Doors open 30 minutes prior to event start time.

    Intervals included.

    The conference will be recorded.

A group of people are seated together in a half circle and are drumming on some large drums together.
Photo: Richard Hall
A young person is seated in a suspended ring, wearing a red top, jeans and red socks with long hair. Meanwhile a young person with shorter dark hair and brown top is walking away out of focus.
Photo: Richard Hall
A young person out of focus is hanging of a suspended ring. While a group of people watch standing behind on the stage.
Photo: Richard Hall
A singer holds a microphone. The singer has long hair, a red tartan skirt and black leather jackets. In the back there are three younger backup singers and a seated guitar player.
Photo: Phil Crow
Two keynote speakers at the social prescribing conference are seated on stage on two grey chairs and seem to be engaged in a conversation. On of the speakers has a smile on their face and is making some hand gestures.
Photo: Phil Crow
There is a mixed crowd in auditorium seated amongst colourful chairs. They are smiling and laughing and engaging with the social prescribing conference.
Photo: Phil Crow

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