‘Obviously, you can’t outright ask’: what are the barriers and facilitators to discussion of spiritual health within social prescribing? A study using semi-structured interviews

Social prescribers appeared very open to the topic of spiritual health; however many felt more confident with non-traditional-Western spiritual activities such as yoga or meditation, and using community faith-based organisations for non-spiritual support. Bespoke training for those in primary care could address barriers to the inclusion of spiritual health in primary care, but a systemic cultural approach is needed.