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Outdoor wellbeing for healthcare staff

The first session encourages participants to engage with the beauty of nature using all their senses. Participants are invited to sit in a circle of chairs in a wildlife-rich area, tucked amongst trees and long grass. There, connected with the green space, they have a … See more

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Hospital rangers

WebHospital rangers. The NHS Forest isn’t just about expanding and enhancing green spaces on healthcare sites – it is also, crucially, about increasing engagement with those spaces …

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What is the NHS Forest

WebThe NHS Forest is an alliance of health sites working to transform their green space to realise its full potential for health, wellbeing and biodiversity, and to encourage …

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Evidence Archive

WebEvidence. The NHS Forest’s database of evidence and resources covers all aspects of green space and health. We have compiled the most relevant academic research, policy …

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Space to Breathe: study on staff wellbeing

WebThe study found: At each of the sites, 83-89% of staff said they would like to spend more time in green space at their site than they were doing. Benefits described included …

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Green spaces: Can we ensure equal access for all

WebGreen spaces provide some of the richest areas of natural biodiversity in Britain, and there is considerable evidence of their health benefits for communities. …

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New research from CSH looks at value of NHS green space for …

WebA new research project led by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare is exploring the value of green space and outdoor activities for health staff, with a focus on …

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Evaluation report: Green Space for Health 2021-22

WebEvaluation report: Green Space for Health 2021-22. In late 2020 the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) was awarded a grant of £544,565 from the …

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Milnrow and Newhey Medical Centre

[email protected]. Home Locations Milnrow and Newhey Medical Centre. This new medical centre houses two GP surgeries. It is opening in 2023. The surrounding …

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Food growing in hospitals

WebIn built-up South London, Lambeth GP Food Co-op makes the most of even the tiniest of spaces, installing raised beds and fruit bushes in alleyways and a local restaurant …

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Therapeutic gardens

WebHealthcare sites with therapeutic gardens. One flagship initiative is the Grow your Own project at Guild Lodge, a medium secure mental health hospital in Preston. Launched in …

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Green Walking in Mental Health Recovery

WebGreen Walking in Mental Health Recovery is a project that aims to promote and improve access to green spaces for adult psychiatric inpatients. People with severe mental …

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Broadgreen Hospital

WebContact: Founded in 1903 as an infirmary for epilepsy patients with attractive gardens to facilitate patients’ health, Liverpool’s Broadgreen Hospital is now a modern teaching …

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Hospital woodlands

WebA 2021 study by the UK government was the first of its kind to value the mental health benefits associated with the UK’s woodlands, in terms of reduced costs to the NHS and …

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Carlisle South Healthcare Hub

[email protected]. The Carlisle Healthcare South Hub completed in October 2022 and it is predicted to achieve BREEAM Outstanding. The building itself is incredibly energy …

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NHS Forest conference 2022: Biodiversity and Resilience

WebOur 2022 NHS Forest conference was held on 19 October, on the theme of Biodiversity and Resilience. It drew over 250 participants from across the UK and beyond, to hear talks …

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Space to Breathe: Study shows value of NHS green space for staff

WebAt each site a large majority of staff (83-89%) said they would like to spend more time in green space at their site than they currently did. Benefits described included …

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