Table 1 Outline of themes, subthemes and their corresponding codes
Theme | Subthemes | Codes |
|---|---|---|
Lack of knowledge | The term social prescribing | Lack of knowledge of social prescribing by plwLTNCs |
Health care professional’s lack of knowledge of social prescribing | ||
Access to information about LTNCs | Link worker’s knowledge of LTNCs | |
Training/education | ||
Service provision difficulties | Knowledgeable well-funded services | Knowledge of LTNCs |
Funding services | ||
Including plwLTNCs in service design | ||
Raising awareness of LTNCs | ||
Bespoke | Variety | |
Ability not disability | ||
One size doesn’t fit all | ||
Ongoing support | ||
Cost/finances | ||
Benefits of social prescribing activities | Social isolation | Isolation |
Loss of roles/relationships | ||
Personal experience | ||
Social connection | Getting out | |
Purpose | ||
Learning a new skill | ||
Mental stimulation | ||
Physical activity/sport | ||
Belonging | Connection to a group | |
Volunteering | ||
Supporting others | ||
Physical barriers | Accessibility | Environment |
Toilets | ||
Timings | ||
Adaptability | Enabling participation | |
Adapting activities | ||
Managing risk | ||
Driving | Driving | |
Public transport | ||
Taxis | ||
Psychological barriers | Mental health and physical ability | Confidence |
Anxiety | ||
Physical symptoms | ||
Family views | ||
Stigma | Stigma | |
Acceptance | ||
Discrimination | ||
Other people’s fears/worries |