Sarah* works in the NHS as a Support Worker. As part of the Nature for Health programme, Lancashire Wildlife Trust invited a number of NHS workers to see and experience their Nature & Wellbeing sessions, to help enhance their knowledge about the services they could refer patients to. Sarah wasn’t too keen about being out…Read More »

Ondrej started out attending Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s Nature & Wellbeing sessions in Philip’s Park, Bury 2 years ago, as suggested by his support worker through the Early Intervention Team. Initially he was quite hesitant about going, but eventually gave it a try. Two years later he’s now regularly attending as a volunteer and helping others…Read More »

Damian took part in Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s Nature & Wellbeing programme for six months as a participant, following a referral from the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). He’s now moved on to become a Nature and Wellbeing volunteer with the team. In this blog he shares his experience and growth: I was having problems mixing…Read More »

Nacro are a social justice charity that provides practical help and personalised support through education, housing, justice and health and wellbeing services. On the 21st February 2025 they delivered an in person training session at their outdoor learning centre in Wythenshawe Park on how to deliver a nature walk. The session was designed for VCSE…Read More »

Aiste is a Care Coordinator in the Early Intervention Team in the NHS. She accompanied & supported patients at Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s Nature & Wellbeing Course in Autumn 2024. This blog outlines her thoughts and experiences on the programme. Who the Nature & Wellbeing programme helps The majority of patients that we work with experience…Read More »

Green Social Prescribing is an innovative approach that integrates nature-based activities with healthcare to improve mental and physical well-being. Despite its growing popularity in recent years, there remain several myths about how effective it really is. In this article, the team from Petrus debunk some of these myths, highlighting the true benefits of Green Social…Read More »

The team at Petrus’ PIER allotment deliver regular social and therapeutic taster sessions, providing a glimpse into the green social prescribing activities they deliver which promote social interaction and have therapeutic benefits. The taster sessions showcase some of the activities the team deliver that improve mental and physical wellbeing such as art therapy, gardening, or group…Read More »

Lancashire Wildlife Trust have been working closely with the Early Intervention Team from Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust to provide a greenspace programme for their service users. The core aims of their Nature and Wellbeing provision are to empower individuals and their local communities to connect with their local environments, to learn new skills, build…Read More »

In July 2024, James joined Groundwork’s green social prescribing project in Brinnington. After facing mental health challenges, he was referred by Pennine Care’s Early Intervention Team to participate in the programme. Having recently spent five months in the hospital, James saw the gardening initiative as an opportunity to regain his confidence. “Gardening was a completely…Read More »

Over the winter months START continues to see the incredible impact that green social prescribing sessions are having on those who join. For many, these events have become a highlight of their week—a time to learn new skills, connect with others, and feel at home in a space they may not have known about before…Read More »