Author: Lucy Purdy / Source: Positive News
GPs in Shetland are now able to prescribe nature to their patients, thanks to a partnership between the NHS and the RSPB
From this week, all of Shetland’s GPs will be able to prescribe nature to patients as part of their treatment. Following a pilot at Scalloway surgery last year, the project – Nature Prescriptions – has now been rolled out to the 10 GP surgeries across the county.
It is a partnership between NHS Shetland and RSPB Scotland.Nature Prescriptions recognises the benefits of nature on reducing blood pressure, reducing anxiety and increasing happiness, as well as the growing disconnection with nature throughout society.
Dr Chloe Evans, a GP at Scalloway Health Centre, said: “I want to take part because the project provides a structured way for patients to access nature as part of a non-drug approach to health problems. The benefits to patients are that it is free, easily accessible, allows increased connection…
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