News from our Green Health Programme

Cyrenians ‘Growing Together’ gardening sessions which are funded by NHS Lothian Charity are proving a real success for patients, providing a welcoming opportunity to spend time outdoors, connect with nature and build positive relationships with staff and volunteers

There’s been plenty happening across the Western General this summer, with more opportunities than ever for staff, patients and visitors to connect with nature.

It’s been a busy and rewarding summer across the Edinburgh BioQuarter, with staff, patients, visitors and wildlife all making the most of the warmer weather and our growing network of green spaces.

It’s been a busy few months across the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, with a range of projects helping to enhance outdoor spaces for patients, visitors and staff.

After a huge amount of hard work and dedicated collaboration, we are delighted to announce the official opening of two new therapeutic spaces at East Lothian Community Hospital (ELCH): The Oak Tree Garden and The Blythe Garden.

Exciting transformations are underway at St John’s Hospital as we collaborate closely with the Estates team to enhance our outdoor environments for both patient care and staff wellbeing.

This spring and early summer, there’s been a real sense of growth across the Western General Hospital – not just in the gardens, but in how patients, visitors and staff are connecting with nature.

There’s a real buzz across the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the BioQuarter this spring – and not just from the bees. From new planting and wildlife-friendly spaces to staff activities and a growing chilli challenge, nature is becoming a bigger part of everyday life on site.

There’s a real sense of energy at Astley Ainslie this season, as staff, patients and volunteers come together to make the most of the hospital’s beautiful outdoor spaces

There’s exciting progress underway at East Lothian Community Hospital, where two newly designed garden spaces are transforming previously underused areas into welcoming, accessible places for patients, visitors and staff