Introduction
Green social prescribing is a mechanism for linking people from primary care, social care or other routes to community activity which supports their health and wellbeing. Using the natural environment, we can support resilience, recovery and contribute to the building of social networks, helping people to connect and to maintain good mental health and wellbeing.
In this section, you will find information about green social prescribing and the relationship between nature and our health. If you have any resources that you would like to share with others and include in this section, please send them to natureforhealth@cityoftrees.org.uk
General Resources
Sow The City & Partners – Green Social Prescribing Programme Presentation
Mental Health Foundation – Nature & Mental Health
Public Health England – Social Prescribing: Migrant Health Guide
The Tudor Trust – A Growing Health Tool Kit
The Big Life Group – Be Well Presentation
Mind Manchester – Food for All Allotment Project
University of Exeter – Nature on Prescription Handbook
University of Exeter – Beyond Greenspace – GSP Resource Links
Maps & Statistics
CaBA – Health and Wellbeing Evidence Base
CaBA – Health and Wellbeing Opportunity Mapping
Natural England – Green Infrastructure Map
The University of Exeter – Outdoor Recreation Valuation Tool
The Greater Manchester Open Data Infrastructure Map
Density of Manchester Takeaways Map
South Manchester Food Poverty Map
