## Interrogating Green Social Prescribing in South Wales: A Multi-Stakeholder Qualitative Exploration### AbstractThis study aims to explore the themes and perceptions of social prescribing among various stakeholders involved in its coordination, delivery, and provision in South Wales, United Kingdom. Using qualitative methodologies, 39 stakeholders, including social prescribers, community connectors, service coordinators, third sector representatives, healthcare professionals, and local area coordinators, were interviewed. Five major themes emerged:**Lack of Consensus:** Stakeholders had varying definitions of social prescribing and its implementation, leading to confusion and uncertainty.**Tension:** Stakeholders experienced tensions in referral processes, with third sector organizations expressing concerns about underutilization of their services and social prescribers citing challenges in identifying suitable referrals. Funding disparities also fueled competition and tension between stakeholders.**Funding:** Third sector organizations heavily relied on competitive grant funding, leading to job insecurity and service discontinuity. Stakeholder consensus emerged on the need for sustainable funding to ensure service quality and longevity.**Evaluation:** Stakeholders highlighted the importance of evaluation to demonstrate effectiveness and secure funding. However, a lack of standardization and transparency in evaluation tools hindered meaningful comparisons and informed decision-making.**Uncertainty:** Stakeholder perceptions were shaped by concerns about the future of social prescribing, including changing roles and funding models brought about by policy revisions.Despite these challenges, stakeholders recognized the value of green social prescribing in promoting well-being and addressing health inequalities. The findings emphasize the need for stakeholder collaboration, funding security, and clear communication to improve service coordination and effectiveness.