Abstract
This report evaluates the early progress of the HBNC Connecting Communities Social Prescription Program and reviews its current effectiveness in community reach, engagement, the role of place, and pathways to a sustainable program. It presents the findings from evaluating the program’s first 12 months, based on a mixed methods research design. Data collection included 87 client surveys and 17 in-depth qualitative interviews with a diverse group of stakeholders including clients, referrers, link workers and managers.