The health benefits of gardening are widely recognised and GPs are being encouraged to prescribe this type of activity.
NHS England now support Social prescribing. A referral system through which GPs help patients engage with community based activities as a means of improving their health.
According to their data, they say “Growing evidence shows that referrals to community services such as exercise or art classes, history groups and even ballroom dancing can boost health and well being more than medication. “
We can provide seminars and presentations for GPs and healthcare professionals to discuss how gardening can benefit many mental and physical illnesses and help their practice save valuable resources.
Maureen Flett, Clinical Director of The Sport and Performing Arts Injury Clinic, is a qualified Sports Therapist and human biomechanics practitioner. She continues to operate a highly successful clinic in north Cumbria.
Her clinical career spans over twenty years, working with some of the world’s premier sports people and musicians, as well as being an author and lecturer.
As an avid gardener, Maureen is passionate about the many health benefits of gardening and holds an RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture.
Presentations for health professionals
Helping your practice staff understand horticultural therapy so they can feel confident discussing the subject with patients and understand how and where to refer.
Maureen Flett is on various speakers lists including;
Bookings
Our diary fills rapidly, so if you would like us to attend your practice, please get in touch via telephone on 01228 586236 or by e.mail; info@gardeningforhealth.com.