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 »
Based at the Petrus’ community garden, PIER, Jo supports individuals towards improved wellbeing through engagement with nature. We had a chat with Jo to find out more about how and why she does it! What is the role of a Social Therapeutic Horticultural Practitioner? The purpose of my role is to support individuals on their…Read More »
Salford Loaves and Fishes are a local charity who support the homeless, isolated and vulnerable, in Salford and the surrounding area. Every Friday morning the centre runs a ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) course which sees people from different nationalities come together to develop their English reading, writing and speaking skills in a…Read More »
Hannah is now at Allotment Support Worker at Manchester Mind but started off as a volunteer. Below she shares her story and the role nature plays in her own mental health: I began working with Manchester Mind as allotment support volunteer, which came about through a confluence of circumstance, timing, and training and generally things…Read More »
Nature for Health attended the Greater Manchester Green Summit on the 9th December 2024 at The Lowry Theatre. Hosted by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, the event provided Nature for Health partners with the opportunity to network with organisations, charity partners and individuals who value green spaces and understand the intrinsic relationship between nature and…Read More »
Located on 160-acres of meadows and woodland in Oldham, the Northern Roots project is harnessing the land to benefit people, planet and place. In the coming years, the site will become the UK’s largest urban farm and eco. A key pillar of the project is the Natural Health Service, which was set up in 2023…Read More »
The Wildlife Trust’s Nature & Wellbeing programmes empower people and their communities to connect with local environments to learn new skills, build resilience, meet new people and improve their physical health and mental wellbeing. In Greater Manchester, programmes are delivered from Philips Park in Bury, and at Seven Acres Nature Reserve in Bolton. Weekly sessions,…Read More »
