What we do
Your place for Greenspace

To create a more inviting atmosphere for patients, staff and visitors at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital we’ve teamed up with a local artist, Andy Archer, to create a series of hand-drawn illustrative artworks celebrating the site.

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The Access Place

A revitalisation effort at Access Place has turned a neglected area into a greenspace and garden for both staff and service users.

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Green Health Networking Events

Over the year we run a number of Green Health events looking at how our green spaces can help improve health and wellbeing and ways you can get involved. Find out more.

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Havens, the story so far

We are proud to present 'Havens' - a series of portraits and stories documenting NHS Lothian staff members' work-life experiences

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About Green Health
Green Flag Award Winner

The Royal Edinburgh Hospital continues its legacy of environmental excellence by becoming the first hospital in Scotland to receive the prestigious Green Flag Award for the third consecutive year.

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Grateful for Greenery

At just 23 years old, Ria O'Hanlan found herself in hospital fighting for her life. Read how a visit to the hospital garden helped to aid her recovery.

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How we support

Greenspace-based activities have an important role to play in supporting wider community and public health, with everyday contact with nature having a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing and reducing stress. We are delighted to be able to support a range of projects that help people take advantage of the therapeutic benefits of being in nature.

Projects

We work with a wide range of partners to deliver projects that enhance the NHS Lothian estate.

Case Studies

We work in partnership with NHS Lothian and other third sector partners to make the most of our estate and […]

What’s happening in our Green Health Network

Get a feel for some of the things we discuss at our lunchtime networking sessions.