RSPB

In 2017, RSPB Scotland piloted their first ‘Nature Prescription’ partnership with the NHS in Shetland.

It was so well received, that they were keen to expand the programme across Scotland to benefit more patients. It was our great honour to help in supporting these efforts with grant funding! Working in conjunction with GPs in Edinburgh, RSPB Scotland has developed a Nature Prescriptions programme which enables practitioners in the city to prescribe nature.

Using their knowledge of nature, they identified activities and ideas across the capital to integrate into an Edinburgh-specific, illustrated seasonal calendar. Complementing other health interventions, the calendar and a prescription leaflet provides patients with a greater variety of ways to realise the health benefits that nature can offer, helping them to feel empowered to take agency over their own health through purposeful engagement with their outdoor environment.

You can learn more about the tremendous work they do by clicking here!