A network of people interested in the relationship between nature and health. Supporting each other to bring nature into healthcare in many different ways. We share examples, evidence, questions, problems and triumphs.

New Environmentally Sustainable Healthcare elearning programme

The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare has partnered with Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh)(link is external) to develop elearning resources designed to equip healthcare workers with the knowledge and skills they need to deliver healthcare that is financially, socially, and environmentally sustainable.

Green Social Prescribing: 10 exciting initiatives from West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership

West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership are doing some fantastic work on their

'Sea kayaking helps my mental health'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-57011442

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Upcoming free event: Experiences of Urban Green Spaces

Dear network members,

Request for feedback

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Exposure to green space in childhood and the risk of developing psychiatric disorders - A study from Denmark

I enjoyed this article this month, which may be familiar to some of you already interested in this topic: https://www.pnas.org/content/116/11/

A quick introduction

Hello! My name is Nian and I am excited to have recently joined the CSH team as a project volunteer.

Green Walking in mental health recovery: A Guide

Green walking is about moving through a natural space. This simple act brings multiple benefits to physical, social and mental health. It can improve patients’ progress during hospitalisation and their recovery and rehabilitation. It is also great for staff.

May, 2020

Introduction to Sustainable Healthcare goes international!

Our first Introduction course was by attended remotely by health professionals from across the UK, Australia and Canada.

The environmental footprint of health care: a global assessment

Background: Health-care services are necessary for sustaining and improving human wellbeing, yet they have an environmental footprint that contributes to environment-related threats to human health.

July, 2020

Results from Natural England's People and Nature Survey

Headline results from Natural England's People and Nature Survey during the pandemic - taken from a presentation by Beth Brockett at Natural England, July 2020.

July, 2020

Recording: National Allied Health Professions Sustainability Webinar

This is a recording of the AHP Sustainability webinar from June 18th 2020, part of the National Allied Health Professions fornightly webinar series.

June, 2020

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Green Walking in mental health recovery: A Guide

May, 2020

The environmental footprint of health care: a global assessment

Background: Health-care services are necessary for sustaining and improving human wellbeing, yet they have an environmental footprint that contributes to environment-related threats to human health.

July, 2020

Results from Natural England's People and Nature Survey

Headline results from Natural England's People and Nature Survey during the pandemic - taken from a presentation by Beth Brockett at Natural England, July 2020.

July, 2020