Case Studies
Some examples of the difference we’ve made
We work in partnership with NHS Lothian and other third sector partners to make the most of our estate and community greenspaces as health assets.
Find out more about how, together, we have developed and delivered greenspace improvements and activities for patients, staff and communities across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Use the filter options below to find out more about what we are doing across sites to support Green Health activities:
Bee Healthy Project at Carmondean Health Centre, West Lothian
The Carmondean Health Centre has taken a proactive step towards promoting biodiversity and improving staff and patient wellbeing by creating […]
Climate Challenge Grants – 2024 Impact Report
Why the Climate Challenge Grants were introduced Climate change poses a major threat not only to our planet but also […]
RSPB Nature Connections Pilot at the Western General Hospital
Through the summer and spring of 2023, our team worked with RSPB Scotland to test nature connection activities and a […]
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 […]
Green space for good health
Retired GP and Non-executive Director of NHS Lothian, Dr Patricia Donald, was practising ‘green health’ long before the concept was […]