Author: Kieran Graves
Green Social Prescribing: A Doctor’s Note as Fellowship Reaches Six-month Milestone
Doctors Laura Pridmore and Jennifer Wyllie have reached a six-month milestone as National Park NHS Wellbeing Fellows in the New Forest, having set out at the end of summer 2024 to boost the mental and physical wellbeing of those in the Forest and its surrounding areas. The aim of the fellowship is the promotion of Green … Continued
Volunteering – One Way to Improved Wellbeing in the New Forest
Learning new skills, meeting new people, and giving back to the community and environment around you are just some of the benefits commonly linked to volunteering. The positives go far beyond this, however, as the New Forest’s National Park NHS Fellows have already highlighted during their time in the Forest. In fact, volunteering, as an … Continued
‘Nature Heals’: A photographer’s New Forest story
Natural landscapes and the access to the social interactions, hobbies, and activities they offer such as walking and photography have become a lifeline for many. Areas like the New Forest National Park serve as a tangible link to the environment and foster active lifestyles. These are proven to have long-lasting benefits for people – particularly those … Continued