Social prescribing: arts, heritage, and culture Introduction Headlines from the rapid evidence review

The methodology for the rapid evidence review, a thematic overview of the results, discussion of the reliability of the data, and future recommendations can all be found in more detail here, alongside other rapid evidence reviews completed in this series. [...] [3] • Collaboration is important, with cultural institutions (such as museums and libraries) being generally positive about collaborating with others and with the health sector, and which enables smooth running of social prescription services.[13] ● The demand is increasing: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a large increase in the general appetite for home and community based ar. [...] This was also dependent on how the service is implemented and designed.[8,16] What the evidence tells us about barriers to, and enablers of, social prescribing pathways In general, the evidence for arts, heritage and cultural social prescribing activities echoes findings from studies of other types of social prescribing services. [...] Evidence informed implications for social prescribing planning, delivery and research There is an abundance of evidence that supports the role of arts, heritage and culture activities in supporting health and wellbeing. [...] What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? A scoping review.