What we do
We work with NHS Lothian and third sector partners to develop and deliver greenspace improvements and activities for patients, staff and communities. Our mission is to make the most of the NHS estate and community greenspaces to improve health, wellbeing and climate resilience.
We do this through:
- Learning: working with range of people to understand what green health activities currently exist, and what the potential is
- Connecting: build networks of people and organisations that deliver greenspace enhancements and activities
- Advising: provide information and advice to NHS staff and partners to make the most of our greenspaces
- Delivering: support the development and delivery of greenspace enhancements and green activity programmes
- Communicating: clearly articulate the benefits and challenges for green health
Who we work with
We focus on those who can most benefit from access to green health projects and activities. This means that 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.
Find out more about the organisations we work with
We work with a wide range of organisations and delivery partners and are always interested to hear about new opportunities.
Our work areas
We work with a range of people to understand what green health activities currently exist, and what the potential is. Through building networks of people and organisations we deliver greenspace enhancements and activities. We supply advice and information to NHS staff and partners to make the most of our greenspaces and support the development and delivery of greenspace enhancements and green activity programmes. Finally, we aim to clearly articulate the benefits and challenges for green health.
Our focus is on people who can most benefit from access to green health projects and activities. This means that 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.
Find out more about our work areas
Grounds For Health
Green Health Prescribing
Case Studies
Grateful for greenery
At just 23-years-old, Ria O’Hanlan found herself in hospital fighting for her life. The occupational therapy student went from experiencing […]
Green space for good health
Retired GP and Non-executive Director of NHS Lothian, Dr Patricia Donald, was practising ‘green health’ long before the concept was […]
Nurturing our natural health service
In 2019, I joined NHS Lothian as part of NHS Lothian Charity. The Charity’s mission is to enhance the lives […]
Pathways to green prescribing in Midlothian
For public health nurse, Tracy McLeod, going green is all about helping people to live well and have a good […]
Publications and Resources
We aim to support NHS staff and our partners with expert advice, guidance and research about delivering green health projects on the NHS estate. Our publications and resources provide further information on how you can support our mission to make the most of our natural environment to improve health and wellbeing both for people and the planet.