About the Network ​

The Irish Social Prescribing Peer Network (ISPPN) is a peer support network for people actively working as Social Prescribing Link Workers across the Island of Ireland . The network provides a supportive space for Link Workers to share experiences, exchange information, and support one another in their roles.

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Key Activities

• Facilitating an email mailing list for Social Prescribing Link Workers

• Hosting regular online networking and discussion sessions

• Organising a biannual in-person networking event

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Coordination

The ISPPN is coordinated by the Peer Planning Group, currently made up of:

• Fiona Laffan

• Eithne Foley

• Lisa Sieger-Jamison

• Adrienne Dempsey

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Representation

Representatives from ISPPN also sit on:

• The HSE Social Prescribing Advisory Group

• The All Ireland Social Prescribing Network

• The Social Prescribing Learning Network​

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Membership 

Membership of ISPPN is limited to people across the Island of Ireland who are currently working in social prescribing roles providing one-to-one appointments with clients. Membership does not extend to students of social prescribing or to those in roles that manage, coordinate, or promote social prescribing services.

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Join the Network 

To join the network, or to request that information be shared through the network, please email: isppncommittee@gmail.com