Our Projects
We work with a wide range of partners to deliver projects that enhance the NHS Lothian estate.
Grounds for Health Projects
Access Place
A revitalization effort at Access Place has turned a neglected area into a greenspace and garden for both staff and service users.
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You place for greenspace, Royal Edinburgh Hospital
As part of a move 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 highlighting the green spaces and charity partners connected to the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
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Wildlife at the Western
Find out more about the different kinds of greenspaces that are available for patients, visitors and staff to use on the doorstep of our hospitals.
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Green Health Activity Pathway
This three year project led by the Cyrenians will establish a sustainable person-centred green health activity pathway at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
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Wild Ways Well, Livingston
Supporting people to access and experience the natural spaces, species and activities that are on their doorstep in order to live happier, healthier lives.
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Biodiversity Audit
NHS Lothian is the first health board in Scotland to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the biodiversity of the green spaces in its estate, to help reduce the health board’s overall carbon footprint and to use its green spaces to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities it serves.
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A Greenspace Management Plan for Astley Ainslie Hospit…
As well as providing a range of services for its patients, Astley Ainslie represents a considerable community asset and a significant place for nature.
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Grounds for Health Network
The Lothian Grounds for Health Network has been set up to bring people together to make better use of the grounds and gardens on the NHS estate.
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Green Health Prescribing Projects
Nature Prescriptions at the Western General Hospital
Working in partnership with the RSPB to deliver Nature Prescriptions that support the health of people and nature at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh.
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Green Health Prescribing Report for Edinburgh and Loth…
Our Green Health Prescribing project was designed to explore green health prescribing in Lothian: raise its profile, understand barriers and enablers, share success stories and identify what needs to be in place to embed it across the health and care system.
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Midlothian Green Health Prescribing
Our one-year Green Health Prescribing test of change project was initiated in Midlothian, aimed at looking at ways in which it can be embedded in local level health systems.
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2022 Lothian Green Social Prescribing Forum
Our 2022 Lothian Green Social Prescribing Forum created space for us to connect and share our work and allowed us to have good conversations about what is working and what we can do better.
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Become a partner
We often work with mental health services and areas that have long stay patients. In communities, we are focused on reducing health inequalities and work with organisations that share our intention to improve health for those most in need. We are always interested in hearing about new opportunities, so get in touch if you want to discuss how, together, we can support NHS Lothian patients and staff.