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A mandala of leaves

November 27, 2025

RSPB Nature and Wellbeing Officer: Autumn Round Up!

Our RSPB Nature and Wellbeing Officer, Beth, has been working with NHS staff, patients, and volunteers to bring nature closer to everyday life at the Western General Hospita

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willow stars at RIE

November 19, 2025

RIE Nature Ranger – Autumn Round Up!

Working with the NHS Lothian Estates team and a range of partners, Lou has been transforming spaces across the site so staff, patients, and visitors can enjoy greener, more welcoming areas.

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Wildflowers in field

November 10, 2025

Network Update: Wildflowers on the NHS estate – the…

Thanks to everyone who joined our latest Network Gathering! We had a fantastic, collaborative discussion focusing on the successful integration […]

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Amanda's Garden at the Western General Hospital

October 11, 2025

Guest Blog: New guidance to help people with poor ment…

Nature-based programmes, such as gardening, conservation work, forest bathing, hillwalking, and other ‘green’ activities, could and should be an option at all stages of a person’s recovery journey.

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Staff Wellbeing courtyard, RIE

October 8, 2025

Introducing the New Staff Wellbeing Courtyard at the R…

We’re excited to share that the Staff Wellbeing Courtyard, located just off the OPD6 corridor at the Royal Infirmary of […]

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Group of NHS staff at the Botanics on their day off

October 1, 2025

Nature Connections update with our RSPB Nature and Wel…

Read all about what Beth has been busy doing at the Western General Hospital since joining the team! Since coming […]

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four NHS staff sitting round a table doing a nature-based activity

September 27, 2025

RIE Nature Ranger – Summer Round Up

It’s been a busy couple of months here at the RIE. Regular windowsill growing workshops have proven to be particularly […]

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Three people outdoors attending a Branching Out event in Midlothian

July 4, 2025

New Online Resource for Green Social Prescribing in Lo…

NHS Lothian Charity and Health in Mind are delighted to announce the launch of a new, centralised online resource dedicated to Green Social Prescribing in Lothian.

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Green Health programme manager, Ian Mackenzie talking to attendees during the network gathering

June 17, 2025

Blog: A Look Back at the Positive Health Network Gathe…

Ian Mackenzie, NHS Lothian Charity: Green Health Programme Manager, shares his reflections and takeaways from the recent Positive Health Network […]

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fairy houses

June 16, 2025

Wild Ways Well Spring Blog

TCV Senior Project Officer, Paul Barclay, shares his Spring blog as part of our joint Wild Ways Well project.

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