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SINGAPORE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE IN
SOCIAL PRESCRIBING
OUR SOCIAL PRESCRIBING JOURNEY
Laying the Foundations
Jul 2019: Learning from Global Leaders
• Overseas Study Trip to the UK
• Participation in the 2nd International Social Prescribing Conference in London
Oct 2019: Building the First Team
• First Wellbeing Coordinator employed by SCH
• Social Prescribing pilot launched at BVH
• Theory testing and logic model development
• Internal Staff Engagement Social Prescribing initiative
Adapting During the Pandemic
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Apr - Jun 2020: Responding to COVID-19
• Circuit Breaker period
• Pause of physical Social Prescribing activities
• BVH converted into COVID facilities
• Wellbeing Coordinators relocated to OCH
• Subsequent return to BVH
Birth of e-Social Prescribing
• Creation of digital Social Prescribing (e-SP) Programme at BVH
• Wellbeing Coordinators redeployed to SKCH
• Launch of e-SP Programme at SKCH
Scaling the Programme
Nov 2022
• 1st Asia Pacific Social Prescribing Conference
• Launch of SingHealth Community Health Office of Learning
Aug 2023
• Launch of Singapore Community of Practice in Social Prescribing (SCOMP)
Recognition and Impact
Apr 2024
• The Living Asset Map (LAMP) has been recognised at
the ESRI Singapore GeoInnovation Award in 2024
Sep 2024
• Recipient of National Community Care Excellence Team Award for Social Prescribing Programme
Nov 2024
• SingHealth Community Hospitals (SCH) appointed a
World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Social Prescribing effective 14 November 2024.
About the Mural
Watch how the mural was made in this video
This mural celebrates SingHealth Community Hospitals' journey in advancing Social Prescribing as part of a holistic, person-centred approach to care. Through symbols of movement, music, nature, community, and interlocking puzzle pieces, it reflects the connection between medical and social prescribing and the belief that health extends beyond treating illness to encompass physical, mental, and social well-being. It also honours the power of human connection and collaboration, highlighting how Social Prescribing has grown into a global movement that brings together healthcare, social care, and community partners to support healthier lives.
Mural by Abu Jalal Bin Sarimon
The mural is located at Lobby C, Level 12, Outram Community Hospital.
Involving the community
On 2 December 2025, in collaboration with ArtsEverywhere@CDC, an initiative by the National Arts Council Singapore, SingHealth Community Hospitals hosted the Creative Wellness@OCH event, bringing together staff, patients, volunteers, and members of the public for an inspiring afternoon celebrating creativity and community.
Participants took part in a hands-on painting session, each creating a unique artwork on a 6-inch × 6-inch canvas tile. These individual pieces were later assembled as part of the vibrant wall mural, transforming personal expressions into a collective artwork that reflects the spirit of healing, connection, and shared creativity.
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