Programme 6 is an early intervention referral ‘social prescription’ for people living in Edinburgh presenting with mental health difficulties. *New* Social PrescribED Week 2025The University of Edinburgh’s Social PrescribED Week will kick off on University Mental Health Day (13th March) and wrap up on Social Prescribing Day (19th March). Date / TimePrescribe Culture Programme 6 TastivalVenueFriday 14March9-10am Step Back and Reflect (Online)In this taster session Ruthanne will encourage and inspire you to step back from your day, today. Prepare to try a little time-travel through the University Heritage Collections and benefit from a ‘staycation’ from the Highlands to the Scottish Borders circa 1800. Online / ZoomSaturday 15 March11am-12pm Musication: Sound for WellbeingJoin Sylvain for an uplifting workshop exploring how music can be a powerful tool for well-being and self-discovery.This interactive session blends rhythm, song-writing, and self-expression to create a space for growth, connection, and creativity—no musical experience needed, just an open mind! St Cecilia’s Hall50 Niddry Street Tuesday 18 March 3.30-4.30pmStep Back and Reflect (In-person)In this session we’ll be taking inspiration from some objects found in the University Rare Books collection, which will act as a way in to exploring reflection on resilience – expected the unexpected! St Cecilia’s Hall50 Niddry StreetDate /TimePrescribe Culture Gatherings TastivalVenueThursday 13 March1-2pm Explore the Rooting ExhibitionThis exhibition considers the University Art Collection through the lens of nature and the environment; to demonstrate the different ways artists consider, reflect and represent the environment and nature through their art. Exhibition GalleryUniversity Main Library50 George SquareSaturday 15 March1-3pm A visit to The Writers’ Museum Explore the lives of the giants of Scottish literature at the Writers’ Museum, in the Old Town. We’ll then head to the nearby Deacon’s House Cafe for coffees and conversation. Writers MuseumLady Stairs CloseRoyal MileDownload the full programme here: Document Social PrescribED Week Programme 2025 (322.86 KB / PDF) Programme 6 in-person for Edinburgh ResidentsA choice of 6 week programmes consisting of heritage and nature-based small group workshops. You can download our Autumn 2024 (Oct - Nov) programme below: Document Prescribe Culture Programme 6 Autumn 2024 (163.82 KB / DOCX) Referral partners include: GPs, Counselling Services, The Advice Place, Chaplaincy and Student Wellbeing and Support Teams. Download Referral Form here: Document Prescribe 6 Referral Form August 2023 (44.43 KB / DOCX) Prescribe Culture Lead, Ruthanne Baxter, is always happy to speak to any referral partner and/or anyone who has been referred to Programme 6, to talk through some of the background and details in advance of starting a programme, to support accessibility, help reduce any anxiety and increase understanding and confidence.Please don’t hesitate to email Ruthanne on PrescribeCulture@ed.ac.uk to arrange a time to chat.Programme 6 gave me calming activities, a much more productive and helpful way to distract myself and relax than I had before. It is a useful addition to other forms of supportStudent on Programme 6 PilotProgramme 6 has given me a new interest and something positive to focus on.Student on Programme 6 PilotAs a student from China it made me slow down and know Edinburgh and the UK better in an innovative way, through heritage. During the Prescribe Culture Programme 6 sessions, I was peaceful, less anxious, less stressed, and happier.Student on Programme 6 Pilot This article was published on 2024-08-21
