Show a healthcare green space you appreciate them and nominate them for an NHS Forest Award! Our awards are completely free. Nominations close 9 August. https://nhsforest.org/nhs-forest-award-nomination/

You need a workforce that can deliver efficient, high-quality, low-carbon care. We have trained thousands of healthcare professionals to give them the skills and confidence to deliver on these commitments. FInd out more: https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/courses/

Our free tree planting programme for healthcare sites is open again this year. Healthcare sites across England, Scotland and Wales are eligible. Apply now on a first come, first served basis. https://nhsforest.org/green-your-site/tree-planting/

Do you know a healthcare site (big or small) that deserves some recognition for its green spaces? Nominate them for an NHS Forest Award! Nominations are open now until 4 August. https://nhsforest.org/nhs-forest-award-nomination/

The Nature’s Rights Bill has its Second Reading in the House of Lords today. CSH has signed the civil society statement ahead of the reading as we support legal protection for nature. Find out more and endorse the bill: https://www.natures-rights.org

“The course has been almost life changing for me. It was the final piece in the jigsaw that allowed me to demonstrate real gains in so many areas.” - Carbon footprinting course participant. 👉 Join our next course on 7 July: https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/courses/

Have you booked your place at the 2026 NHS Forest Conference? This year the conference will be examining evidence and experience of the impact green spaces have on healthcare sites. See the full line-up & book (£5/free) 👉 https://nhsforest.org/about/nhs-forest-conference/nhs-forest-conference-2026/

Planting trees on healthcare sites helps create cooler areas both outside and inside. Tree planting is a cheap and easy way to make a real difference. Healthcare sites in the UK can apply to the NHS Forest for free trees: https://nhsforest.org/green-your-site/tree-planting/

It's nearly time for CleanMed 2026, but there's still time to register before it all begins on 23 June: https://bit.ly/4oCf9HP There is a fantastic lineup of speakers including CSH's Dr Frances Mortimer, Sarah Jordan, Daniel Loveard and Dr Duika Burges Watson.

Looking for sustainable healthcare courses and events this summer? Put thoughts into action with our range of events, courses and networks. https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/this-summer-at-csh-events-courses-and-more/

“The question is whether we are willing to notice that we are already inside something living, and let that change how we act.” Read our latest blog from Nature Recovery Ranger, Duika Burges Watson. https://nhsforest.org/healthy-by-nature/notes-from-a-nature-recovery-ranger/

Know a green space healthcare project that deserves some recognition? Nominate them for an NHS Forest award! It only takes a few minutes to let someone know you recognise their hard work and commitment to nature and health. https://nhsforest.org/nhs-forest-award-nomination/

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we're sharing how our Green Health Routes in the NE (working with Forestry England & funding from Sport England through the National Lottery) helped communities to experience the health benefits of walking in nature. https://bit.ly/4dih1A1

Join us at #CleanMedEurope2026. Happening online from 23-25 June & hosted by HCWH Europe. Register now: tr.ee/cleanmed26. Until then, don't forget CSH's SusQI Showcase on 21 May - the perfect intro to #sushealth before a deeper dive at CleanMed: https://www.susqi.org/susqi-showcase-2026

Last call to help us plant 6,000 trees on healthcare sites. There is still time to donate and every donation will be doubled thanks to generous support by Aviva. Donate now to put nature at the heart of our healthcare: https://bit.ly/nhsforest

Only 4 days left to help us plant 6,000 new trees on healthcare sites. Every donation through our crowdfunder is doubled thanks to match funding from Aviva. Hear Sarah share her personal story of why green spaces on healthcare sites matter. The crowdfunder closes 31 March: https://bit.ly/nhsforest

Help us plant 6,000 new trees on healthcare sites — and double your donation thanks to match funding from Aviva until the end of March. Our NHS Forest programme plants trees to create calming, natural spaces to support patient recovery. If you can, please donate to our work: https://bit.ly/nhsforest

We’re looking for healthcare professionals to help test and improve the Nature for Health Resource Hub. Join a short online focus group on 8 or 15 April and share your insights. Find out more: https://nhsforest.org/blog/news/help-improve-the-resource-hub/

The RHS Wellbeing Garden Blueprint has launched. This in-depth guide shows how gardens and gardening can help us feel better, promote good health, prevent ill-health and support recovery when we need it most. www.rhs.org.uk/advice/healt...

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The Wellbeing Blueprint is a science-backed guide, developed for anyone who wants to create a garden optimised for wellbeing at home, in their community or organisation.

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Do they serve oysters at the Freeman Hospital? No. But they have oystercatchers. Read more about the incredible bird life making itself at home at the Freeman Hospital in our latest blog from ranger Duika Burges Watson. https://nhsforest.org/blog/the-big-hospital-birdwatch/

The CSH team are planning to walk the equivalent of the length of the UK (1407km) between us by the end of March to raise money for the NHS Forest. We've already covered over 350km! If you'd like to donate, or do your own fundraising challenge, visit our crowdfunder: https://bit.ly/nhsforest

See the latest volunteering opportunity on NHS Forest volunteer matching hub. 🌱 Join the team at the Becton Centre in Sheffield to help them care for their outdoor spaces. https://nhsforest.org/opportunity/volunteer-gardener-becton-centre-for-children-and-young-people/

Even just a view of nature helps reduce pain, shorten hospital stays and save the NHS money. Help us get trees in the ground now so they can start making a difference. Donate here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-nhs-forest-project-sponsored-tree-planting #NatureforHealth #GrowtheNHSForest

Walking photgraphy sessions in Guisborough Forest in partnership with Creative Frame and Forestry England Feel Good in the Forest. Free of charge. Dates and details: https://nhsforest.org/projects/green-health-routes/north-east-health-routes/north-east-health-routes-events/

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Walking Photography In partnership with Creative Frame and Forestry England Feel Good in the Forest. These sessions are

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The Healthy by Nature project is transforming NHS hospital grounds into thriving green spaces that improve patient recovery, staff wellbeing & local biodiversity. Support this work by donating to our crowdfunder. https://bit.ly/nhsforest

Do you have a passion for helping people connect with nature? We are looking for a Nature Recovery Ranger to join our team at healthcare sites in Liverpool. https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/career/nature-recovery-ranger-liverpool/

Turning unused NHS land into vibrant green spaces helps patients recover faster — even a view of trees speeds healing. From just £10, you can help plant trees and meadows on healthcare sites. https://bit.ly/nhsforest #NHSForest #NatureForHealth #GrowtheNHSForest

Could help us make a difference? We're currently looking for a part-time Lead Facilitator to join our Education team. If you have a clinical background coupled with experience of training others & a commitment to sustainability, we'd love to hear from you. https://bit.ly/4qvNKXd

Do you have a passion for helping people connect with nature? We are looking for a Nature Recovery Ranger to join our team at healthcare sites in Liverpool. https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/career/nature-recovery-ranger-liverpool/

Liverpool Ranger, Nick, has supported Woodlands Hospice with their Xmas Tree Recycling fundraiser. With support from BAM Construction & G Williams Civil Engineering, 400+ trees were collected, raising £6K+. The trees will be used in a Lancs Wildlife Trust sand dune restoration project. Read more