About the project
Bromley-by-Bow Centre is the UK's pioneer in community-led health and wellbeing, including social prescribing. Currently offering 40 services, since the early 1980s it has devised long term programmes, adapted according to need, including 4 GP practices, debt and employment advice and support for local start-ups. This is continuously informed by an innovative model of research, conducted by trained local residents, who also co-design improvements.
Local capacity created
Opportunities for local data collection and feedback in real time
Thorough knowledge of local health needs
Citizens scientists able to collect data within their own communities
Accurate local health and social data, assessed by trained citizen scientists
Impact achieved
Services that learn by doing and adapt according to impact
Services tailored to local needs from cradle to grave, therefore value for money
Data that can help make informed local and regional policy decisions
A clear understanding of local needs and commitment to address them
Well-attended services and wide use of social prescribing