Healthcare practitioners from Frithwood Surgery have created greenspace and designed a health walk from the GP surgery through the village demonstrating the practice’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of their staff, patients and the local community.
The GP and Practice Nurse at the surgery in Gloucestershire, were highly motivated and stated that this was an opportunity to “engage with this community spirit and use our position as the clinical team to demonstrate the connection between greenspace and health”. This will enhance the value of the surgery’s community service, and community members will be able to access fresh fruit from the newly planted trees.
The project will be registered as part of the NHS Forest, run by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, which is a pioneering project to engage people on the common ground between their personal wellbeing and wider environmental concerns. Over 18,000 trees have been planted by 105 active sites, and contains small woods and copses, across the country with the aim of planting 1 tree per NHS employee.
The long-term goal of the project is to bring health, educational, social, and environmental gains. Research has shown that improved access to green space can aid patient recovery time; reduce stress at work; provide areas for relaxation; provide an opportunity to exercise and help bring communities together.
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