News from our Green Health Programme

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.

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.

NHS Lothian Charity’s Green Health Programme launched the Nature Rehabilitation Ranger Service. One year later, we are looking back at how we set up this vital service and the incredible outcomes it has already achieved.

Now the shortest days are behind us, the Bioquarter is buzzing with early signs of spring, with hazel catkins appearing and bird activity picking up across the site.

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.