Social prescribing: Can referrals to activities improve wellbeing?

People in the Cynon Valley are being prescribed volunteering opportunities at garden in a bid to help prevent illness and improve wellbeing.

Social prescribing by health professionals includes referring people to a range of non-clinical services, such as activity groups, debt management advice, employability skills and volunteering.

Cynon Valley Organic Adventures has developed a garden for wildlife and brings people together to grow and cook food and develop new friendships.

Janis Werrett from the project said: "As you nurture nature, nature nurtures you right back".