In Zurich, doctors can now prescribe social support, connecting patients whose health is affected by poverty, housing stress, or unemployment directly to qualified social workers.
IPA26 Category: Public Health & Ageing Society
Care & Support, Healthy Ageing, Mental Health
Skiathos: Greece’s First Autism-Friendly Destination
Skiathos is creating Greece’s first autism-friendly destination by adapting tourism services and public spaces to better support people on the autism spectrum and their families.
Silver City: Building an Age-Friendly Rybnik
Silver City brings together services, participation, and community support to help older residents of Rybnik live active, healthy, and independent lives.
PIIC-me: Personalised Pathways for Young People with Disabilities
In Cascais, PIIC-me transforms how young people with disabilities transition to adult life, replacing rigid institutional care with personalised, community-based inclusion plans.
Patient School: From Patients to Health Partners
Patient School empowers people living with chronic conditions to become active partners in healthcare through peer support, education, and shared experience.
Mental Guard: A Safety Net for School Wellbeing
Mental Guard helps Ukrainian school communities detect emotional distress early and provides timely support to strengthen the mental resilience of children, families, and educators.
Hello Life: A Community Centre for Every Family
Hello Life brings integrated community and home-based support to children and families, helping them overcome barriers to care and build stronger, more resilient lives.
DIGNITAS: A Digital Platform for Homeless Support in Madrid
DIGNITAS helps people experiencing homelessness in Madrid access essential services and receive timely support through a simple and inclusive digital platform.
Como en Casa: Home-Style Care for Rural Ageing
Como en Casa helps older people in rural communities live independently by combining nutritious meals with regular social support and personal contact.
Camden Safe Havens
Camden Safe Havens creates a network of trusted community spaces that provide immediate support to people who feel vulnerable or unsafe in public.
