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Trees and Green Spaces in Dementia Care and Prevention - NHS Forest Trees and Green Spaces in dementia care are an often overlooked ally in both prevention and improvement in quality of li

What role should trees and green spaces play in dementia care and prevention? Read our blog as it delves into some of the research. https://t.co/40O6gCFIZp
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Our Sustainable Healthcare Networks bring together professionals working to make health services more sustainable while improving patient care. Meet like-minded people and share your experiences. https://networks.sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/

Stay ahead in healthcare’s sustainability revolution. Our courses give you the skills to lead the way in a changing industry. 🌿 See all course dates here: https://www3.copernicus.co.uk/SHL/Programs #FutureOfHealthcare #GreenCareers #SustainabilityLeadership

Join our networks to share your thoughts on reducing water use at healthcare sites - https://t.co/yOLLYd15qh https://t.co/jK6RHLcIKa

There's still time to book your space at the online NHS Forest Conference on 2 October. https://nhsforest.org/about/nhs-forest-conference/nhs-forest-conference-2025/

🏥 Be the sustainability champion healthcare needs. Learn how to embed green practices into your work. 🌱 See a full list of courses and dates here: https://www3.copernicus.co.uk/SHL/Programs #SustainableHealthcare #PlanetaryHealth #HealthcareEducation

Graphic with text. Text reads: "Very engaging, great resources shared before the course enabling you to get an in-depth knowledge. Workshop format means you actually get the time to talk through and plan how you will take action forward. Brilliant." - Dr Helen Webster, Specialty Registrar in Public Health. Through our courses, your organisation can expect to minimise waste, reduce costs, improve clinical quality and increase environmental sustainability and social value. Find out more at sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/courses

CSH educational courses offer superb value for money with proven impact for workforce development. We offer preferential rates for organisations who block book making this the most cost-effective way to train staff in sustainable healthcare. Learn more: https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/courses/

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Grounds and gardens maintenance and development in Gloucestershire Community Hospitals - NHS Forest Three Gloucestershire community hospitals grounds are maintained and developed entirely with volunteers, managed by a...

See our latest volunteering opportunity on the NHS Forest website. Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital in #Sandwell is looking for green space #volunteers: https://nhsforest.org/opportunity/community-gardener-sandwell-birmingham/

Grounds and gardens maintenance and development in Gloucestershire Community Hospitals - NHS Forest Three Gloucestershire community hospitals grounds are maintained and developed entirely with volunteers, managed by a...

See our latest volunteering opportunity on the NHS Forest website. Community hospitals in #Cirencester, #Tewkesbury and #Moreton are looking for #volunteers: https://nhsforest.org/opportunity/grounds-and-gardens-maintenance-and-development-in-gloucestershire-community-hospitals/

We're thrilled to have both Victoria Shearing from @The_RHS and Emma Heinecke from @NCareCharity speaking together at the NHS Forest Conference on 2 Oct. Email info@nhsforest.org for free tickets. Alternatively, to donate as well as book a place, visit: bit.ly/4oiRICH

John Preston will be speaking at the NHS Forest conference on 2 Oct sharing how The Conservation Volunteers involves diverse communities in green space for health projects. Email info@nhsforest.org for free tickets. Alternatively, to donate as well as book, visit: bit.ly/4oiRICH

Our chair at the NHS Forest Conference on 2 Oct will be NHS GP, broadcaster and author Dr Radha Modgil. Email info@nhsforest.org for free tickets. Alternatively, to donate as well as book a place, visit: https://bit.ly/4oiRICH

The keynote speaker at our online NHS Forest Conference on 2 Oct will be Kate Tantam, Specialist Research and Education Sister ICU at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Email info@nhsforest.org for free tickets. Alternatively, to donate as well as book a place, visit: https://bit.ly/4oiRICH

Tree planting on healthcare sites - NHS Forest Planting trees on healthcare sites creates better places to live and work. We are now taking requests for trees to be pl

Order your free trees for healthcare sites from the NHS Forest. We have lots of trees this season for healthcare sites in England, Scotland & Wales. Tree planting season is nearly here so please order now: https://nhsforest.org/green-your-site/tree-planting/

Green spaces support clean air, exercise, food & mental wellbeing leading to improved health. Learn more at the NHS Forest Conference. Speakers from CSH, Lehigh University & Earth & Mind. Email info@nhsforest.org for free tickets or use the link to book and donate: https://bit.ly/4oiRICH

The link between green spaces & mental health is well established, but what does this look like? Find out at the NHS Forest Conference. Speakers from NHS, Thrive, University of Bristol and more. Email info@nhsforest.org for free tickets or use link to book & donate: https://bit.ly/4mYWW5H

Courses Our education courses are designed for all health and social care staff with an interest in sustainable practice. Option

Are you making sustainable change happen? Our education courses are designed for all health and social care staff with an interest in sustainable practice. Tailored courses are available for a range of specialities. Lead the change & book now: https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/courses/

Don't forget to book your ticket for the NHS Forest Conference on 2 October. Email us for a free ticket - info@nhsforest.org - or use the link to book and donate: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1418557446509?aff=oddtdtcreator

New green space for health volunteering opportunity this autumn in Dorset: https://nhsforest.org/opportunity/courtyard-clearance-volunteers/

Meet the Healthy by Nature ranger team - NHS Forest We have joined forces with nine NHS trusts as we expand our successful Nature Recovery Rangers programme. The Healthy by

Find out more about our Healthy by Nature rangers as they get started in their new roles. https://nhsforest.org/meet-the-healthy-by-nature-ranger-team/

Our Green Health Routes North-East project is launching. First walks are at Guisborough Forest on 29 Aug in collaboration with Forestry England. Find out more, including upcoming events and lots of resources. https://bit.ly/473pi9O

Support for Tree Planting in Scotland and Wales  - NHS Forest Looking ahead to the 2025-26 planting season, we’re excited to offer fully funded trees to healthcare sites across Engla

Healthcare sites in Scotland and Wales: we now have funding to supply trees to Scottish and Welsh healthcare sites free of charge. Find out more: https://nhsforest.org/blog/support-for-tree-planting-in-scotland-and-wales/

The NHS Forest conference will be on 2 Oct online. We are excited to welcome Dr Radha Modgil as our chair. As an NHS GP, broadcaster & author she is on a mission to bring about positive change to improve quality of life. Book your place: https://bit.ly/4oiRICH

NHS Forest awards - NHS Forest Each year we present NHS Forest awards to sites who have created inspiring green spaces and used them in particularly in

⌛Last chance to nominate your healthcare green space site for an NHS Forest Award. Nominations close midnight on 1 August. 👉https://nhsforest.org/nhs-forest-award-nomination/

Thinking of entering your site for the NHS Forest Awards? There's still time - nominations close on 1 Aug. The awards are a great way to recognise the hard work of staff, patients & volunteers in developing green spaces for health. Enter now: https://nhsforest.org/nhs-forest-award-nomination/

NHS England » NHS Social Value Playbook NHS England » NHS Social Value Playbook

The new NHS Social Value Playbook for procurement builds on the role of hospitals as anchor institutions that support broader social and economic development. The playbook sets out practical steps at each stage of procurement/commissioning. 👉 http://bit.ly/4f7X7bI

Green Walking for Mental Health – Healthcare Staff Networking Group A free event for anyone involved with or interested in setting up green walking for mental health in both community and

Booking is open for our Green Walking in Mental Health network group on 13 Aug 2pm. All health professionals welcome. This session will be focusing on our Green Health Routes project - a growing network of walking routes that support health. https://bit.ly/4mg4iB2

The NHS ten-year health plan is missing a crucial ingredient: nature Nature is medicine – so why has the government’s health plan ignored it?

This article in The Conversation from a team at King's College London discusses how far nature should have been part of the UK government's NHS ten-year plan. We'd love to know what you think.

https://theconversation.com/the-nhs-ten-year-health-plan-is-missing-a-crucial-ingredient-nature-260508

Sustainable Healthcare individual course Book your place This course offers an overview of the complex relationship between human health, climate change and the

New to sustainability in healthcare? Join our Sustainable Healthcare course on 29 July to start your journey. https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/what-we-do/education/sustainable-healthcare-individual-course/