Nature Prescriptions at the Western General Hospital
Providing opportunities for people to live happier and healthier lives through experiencing the greenspaces in the local area and the natural world around them
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Wildlife at the Western: Explore nature on the hospital grounds
Find out more about the different kinds of greenspaces that are available for patients, visitors and staff to use.
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Our natural health service
Contact with nature can have a positive effect on physical and mental health. Hospital courtyards and gardens create therapeutic spaces for patients and breathing spaces for staff. This is why Green Health has been highlighted as a long term strategic priority for NHS Lothian Charity. Through our Green Health programme, we work in partnership with NHS Lothian to enhance the NHS estate and community greenspaces, and connect more patients and staff to therapeutic activities within them.
Project Highlights
Access Place
Your Place For Greenspace: Royal Edinburgh Hospital
Wildlife at the Western
Latest News
Royal Edinburgh Hospital Sets a Green Standard for Sco…
The Royal Edinburgh Hospital continues its legacy of environmental excellence by becoming the first hospital in Scotland to receive the […]
Views sought on Astley Ainslie Greenspace Management P…
We are seeking your views on the development of our greenspace management plan for the grounds of the Astley Ainslie […]
Volunteers Restore Garden for Cancer Patients at the W…
Working with volunteers from FreeAgent and our partners, The Conservation Volunteers, we have restored the Fight Against Cancer Edinburgh (FACE) […]
New Funding Award Eases The Journey To Recovery For Pa…
NHS Lothian Charity: Green Health is delighted to have awarded Cyrenians 3 years of funding to provide vital support to […]
Recent case studies
Nature Heals
Nature heals. It’s a simple statement, a simple message, but sometimes the simple things are the most powerful. I’m a […]
Grateful for greenery
At just 23-years-old, Ria O’Hanlan found herself in hospital fighting for her life. The occupational therapy student went from experiencing […]
Nurturing our natural health service
In 2019, I joined NHS Lothian as part of NHS Lothian Charity. The Charity’s mission is to enhance the lives […]
Pathways to green prescribing in Midlothian
For public health nurse, Tracy McLeod, going green is all about helping people to live well and have a good […]
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Autumn Wild Ways to Wellbeing Events
Join us for our free autumn events. Everyone is welcome. We are offering free gentle nature and wellbeing sessions are […]
Connect to our network to learn and share
If you feel passionately about the benefits of nature and their potential in addressing health inequalities, join our Green Health Network. All you need are a few good ideas, a little time to spare and a willingness to be involved with promoting and supporting green health activities across the Lothians.
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Get in touch if you would like to find out more or discuss how we can work together to benefit NHS Lothian patients and staff.
