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Mary, Nature and Wellbeing Officer smiling at the camera stood in front of trees wearing a denim jacket and yellow bag

July 17, 2024

Nature Connections at the Western General: Meet, Mary,…

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the next phase of our Nature Connections Project, in partnership with the […]

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Outside the reception area of the SMART Centre. There are two benches on a patioed area with a planters and an area of newly planted flowers and greenery

July 17, 2024

Enhancing the SMART Centre Reception Area with a New O…

The green areas surround the SMART Centre have been improved to create a welcoming and calming environment for patients, visitors […]

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Bird on a branch

July 8, 2024

Your Voice Matters – NHS Lothian Charity Support…

In a significant development for protecting wildlife across the NHS estate, the NHS Lothian Charity is supporting NHS Lothian to create a Biodiversity Action Plan.

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Plants in between paths with a combination of trees and plants

June 6, 2024

Transforming Woodland House Courtyard

Unlocking the potential of outdoor spaces is important for fostering wellbeing in healthcare environments. What began as an application to […]

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Green Health and Tonic Arts Joint Networking Event

May 22, 2024

Blog: Cultivating Wellbeing Together

Ian Mackenzie, NHS Lothian Charity, Green Health Programme Manager, shares his reflections and takeaways from the recent Tonic Arts and Green Health Network Event.

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Belhaven Community Garden

May 8, 2024

Unlock the Healing Power of Nature: NHS Lothian Charit…

NHS Lothian Charity is seeking a dynamic and experienced Nature Rehabilitation Ranger to join their innovative Green Health team. The […]

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April 4, 2024

Celebrating Community Garden Week: Cultivating Health …

As we celebrate Community Garden Week 2024, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the role that green spaces play in […]

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Two TCV mugs with flasks and hot chocolate

December 19, 2023

Blog: Embracing Winter through our Wild Ways Well proj…

Paul Barclay, The Conservation Volunteers, Senior Project Officer, shares his updates over the last few months of our Wild Ways Well project.

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NHS Lothian staff holding plants they have found during a nature prescriptions workshop

December 6, 2023

Bringing Nature into the Western General Hospital

NHS Lothian Charity’s Green Health programme and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) have completed a 7-month […]

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September 21, 2023

Royal Edinburgh Hospital Sets a Green Standard for Sco…

The Royal Edinburgh Hospital continues its legacy of environmental excellence by becoming the first hospital in Scotland to receive the […]

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