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 »
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 »
