Upcoming Events
28 September 2010 to 1 January 1970
Developing NHS greenspace:health, well-being and hospital grounds
The contribution that outdoor activity and contact with nature can make to a healthier Scotland is increasingly recognised by the medical profession, greenspace managers and policy makers. Hospital grounds can act as a green lung for healthcare facilities and provide patients, staff and visitors with accessible outdoor space that can be used for walking cycling, viewing nature or simply to spend time relaxing or convalescing in peaceful surroundings. This seminar will showcase joined up delivery between the environment and health sectors in Scotland. It will highlight projects that demonstrate how the planning and design of NHS greenspace can promote better health and wellbeing for staff, patients, visitors and the local community, and will examine approaches to making greater use of these natural spaces for physical activity and to support treatment and recovery.
Content:
Examples will include:
Planned improvements to Ninewells Hospital grounds;
Action research linked to the Blarbuie Woodland project at Argyll
and Bute Hospital;
Mapping NHS greenspace for health improvement in Highland.
Speakers include:
Doug Flint, Sustainable Development Manager,
Health Facilities Scotland and Heather Chapple, Healthcare Design
Advisor, Architecture and Design Scotland.
If you would like more information please use the link attached Scottish Natural Heritage or use the contact details to book your place.
Where?
Ninewells Hospital Dundee
When?
10am-4pm on 28 September 2010
Further information
01738 458555
sgp@snh.gov.uk