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The occupational therapist at Clare Ward in South London restarted a weekly walking group to nearby parks and green spaces. A previous walking group had been put on pause after the volunteer running…
Staff from Carbis and Perran Wards at Longreach House in Cornwall assessed a green walking group activity for inpatient adults. Patients were assessed for fitness for this activity; walks with trained…
Staff at Bethlem Royal Hospital initiated this forest walking group for patients from units across the site to use green spaces within the hospital's grounds. This group encourages mindfulness and…
This WHO report summarizes the available evidence of beneficial effects of urban green spaces, such as improved mental health, reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, obesity and risk of type…
The Nature for Health Resource Hub, developed through collaboration between Natural England and the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, provides free tools and guidance for developing green spaces on…
This project was started by staff at Warneford Hospital from the psychology, well-being, and occupational therapy departments for the secure acute ward for men along with other interested wards.…
The occupational therapy assistants at the Priestley Unity in Dewsbury started a green walking group for their ward patients. This was intended as a way to reduce boredom on the ward and to promote…
This short webinar explains what green prescribing is, the impacts of green prescribing on our health and wellbeing and some examples of green prescribing. Also includes a description of a number of…
The occupational therapy manager for the Orchard Inpatient Unit and other mental health staff run a walking group for their admitted patients. This group was started due to the benefits of physical…
