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Norwegian Social Prescribing Group (NSPG Norway)
Online Update Event | 18 February 2026

Overview
The Norwegian Social Prescribing Group (NSPG Norway) was formally launched in September 2025 in Bergen, Norway, as a national consortium established under the Global Social Prescribing Alliance (GSPA), governed by WHIS CIC UK.
On 18 February 2026, NSPG Norway will host an online national update event, providing stakeholders with an overview of progress since launch, emerging learning, and strategic plans for the next phase of development and delivery.

Purpose of the February 2026 Event

To provide a formal update following the launch of NSPG Norway in September 2025
To share early progress, partnerships, and insights from the first phase
To outline NSPG Norway’s strategic priorities, delivery roadmap, and governance approach
To explore future projects, including research, pilots, and innovative financing models such as outcomes-based contracting
To strengthen collaboration across health, social care, academia, community organisations, and the private sector

Strategic Context
NSPG Norway brings together partners across sectors to promote and scale social prescribing as a core approach to improving population health, wellbeing, and social connectedness. While operating independently to set national priorities, NSPG Norway benefits from access to global frameworks, networks, and shared learning through the GSPA.

Members commit to a minimum three-year collaboration period, ensuring stability, continuity, and long-term impact.
Governance & Affiliations

Chair:
Gareth Presch, CEO, Global Social Prescribing Alliance & Founder, World Health Innovation Summit
Affiliated Organisations:
Hordaland Red Cross District, Norwegian Red Cross
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
These affiliations reflect a strong foundation in community delivery, humanitarian action, and applied academic research.

Key Contributors & Speakers
Gareth Presch, CEO, Global Social Prescribing Alliance
Founder, World Health Innovation Summit
Roger Ekeberg Henriksen, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, David Yttervik Seetiangtham
Head of Humanitarian Programmes and Preparedness
Hordaland Red Cross District, Norwegian Red Cross
Sanne Knorborg, Prosjektleder Sosial Resept, Hordaland Red Cross District, Norwegian Red Cross

Key Messages
NSPG Norway launched in September 2025 and is now progressing into its delivery and scaling phase
Social prescribing is gaining traction as a practical, prevention-focused approach in Norway
The focus has shifted from whether social prescribing can be implemented to how it can be delivered effectively, inclusively, and sustainably
Community, humanitarian, and academic partnerships are central to success
International collaboration through the GSPA strengthens national impact

Alignment:
UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing
Norway’s commitment to prevention, community resilience, and reducing health inequalities

Format:
Reflections on progress and learning since launch
Forward-looking discussion on pilots, partnerships, and funding
Live Q&A and stakeholder engagement
Call to Action

Organisations interested in contributing to NSPG Norway’s next phase, or countries exploring the establishment of a National Social Prescribing Group, are encouraged to contact:

Gareth Presch
CEO, Global Social Prescribing Alliance
Founder, World Health Innovation Summit
📧 gareth@whis.world