Bailiwick Social Prescribing

Castel

Part of Health Improvement Commission for Guernsey and Alderney LBG

Story

Idea first proposed in 2018 by Guernsey Community Foundation. Scheme operated from HIC since October 2020 and launched taking referrals in summer 2021. Pilot funded by Guernsey Community Foundation, Public Health Services, and Social Investment Fund. Pilot evaluation published October 2024 confirmed strong endorsement. 2025 was the first fully established year. (inferred from the source page)

Bailiwick Social Prescribing is part of the Health Improvement Commission, whose vision is for the islands to be places that support people to lead a healthy life. It is part of the Health Improvement Commission for Guernsey and Alderney LBG. The scheme has operated from the Health Improvement Commission since October 2020. —

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Specialises in1

Each capability links to every business in the Bailiwick that shares it.

Social prescribing

Connecting individuals to community services for wellbeing support.

From their website

Wellbeing social prescribing youth (inferred from the source page) · Social prescribing link worker sessions (up to 6 per client)

PeopleTrish De Carteret (Link Worker Manager and Link Worker) · Oli Ogier (Link Worker) · Alex Bowtle (Link Worker) · Jo Hollyer-Hill (Link Worker) · +2 more

Quick facts

Established
2021 (inferred from the source page)
Coverage
Bailiwick Wide
Facilities
Accessible Parking, Accessible Entrance

People6

  • Trish De Carteret — Link Worker Manager and Link Worker
  • Oli Ogier — Link Worker
  • Alex Bowtle — Link Worker
  • Jo Hollyer-Hill — Link Worker
  • Jo Masterton-Pipet — Link Worker
  • Karen Morpeth — Administrator

From their website

Original phrasing from their website — lines covered by a capability above appear within its card.

  • Wellbeing Art group (inferred from the source page)
  • Tai Chi/Qi Gong classes (inferred from the source page)
  • Singing for Health sessions (inferred from the source page)
  • Paint and Create group (inferred from the source page)
  • Community drop-in sessions (inferred from the source page)
  • Green social prescribing (nature-based activities) (inferred from the source page)

Hours

Mon
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Last checked 13 May 2026·Google Business Profile

Contact

Website
bsp.org.gg
Social
Address
The Perkins Suite, KGV Playing Fields, Rue Cohu, Castel, Guernsey GY5 7SZ

History4

Key dates and recorded company events for Bailiwick Social Prescribing.

  • 2018—Idea first proposed by Guernsey Community Foundation
  • 2020—Scheme operated from HIC · Scheme operated from HIC since October 2020.
  • 2024—Pilot evaluation published
  • 2025—First fully established year

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