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Branching Out: Conservation and Greenspace on Referral

Branching Out: Conservation and Greenspace on Referral. Kirsty Cathrine Branching Out Programme Manager Forestry Commission Scotland. Benefits of outdoor activities. Physical, mental and social wellbeing. 06/06/2014. Branching Out 2012. Benefits of outdoor activities.

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Branching Out: Conservation and Greenspace on Referral

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  1. Branching Out: Conservation and Greenspace on Referral Kirsty Cathrine Branching Out Programme Manager Forestry Commission Scotland

  2. Benefits of outdoor activities Physical, mental and social wellbeing 06/06/2014 Branching Out 2012

  3. Benefits of outdoor activities • Mind report (2007) advocated ‘ecotherapy’ as a clinically valid treatment option for people using mental health services • Equally Well report of the Ministerial Task Force on Health Inequalities 2008: Recommendation 29: “the Government, NHS Boards… should encourage and increase the prescription of “greenspace use” by GPs and clinical practitioners.” • Meta-analysis of 10 ‘Green Exercise’ studies found increases in self esteem and mood. Branching Out 2012

  4. Branching Out • Literature review - A review of ecotherapy as an adjunct form of treatment for those who use mental health services. Journal of Public Mental Health 7(3), 23-35. • Overall agreement with NHS: • Staffing requirements • Referral procedure • Policies and procedures • Activities and sites • Evaluation Branching Out 2012

  5. Fieldwork • 10-12 week projects • 3 hour sessions • Wide range woodland activities • Awards ceremony, including John Muir Award and further opportunities, at the end of 12 week block Branching Out 2012

  6. Practicalities • Full risk assessment for sites and activities • Transport, waterproofs and wellies if required • 2 Rangers on site each week • Input from outdoor specialist workers e.g. T’ai Chi instructor Branching Out 2012

  7. Referrals • Adult mental health services • Partnership agreements • Inclusion and exclusion criteria • Referral form • Staffing requirements Branching Out 2012

  8. Physical activity Branching Out 2012

  9. Bushcraft Branching Out 2012

  10. Conservation Branching Out 2012

  11. Use of natural materials Branching Out 2012

  12. Environmental art Branching Out 2012

  13. Evaluation • Intergenerational appeal • High completion rates (average 75%) • Significant increase in physical activity on SPAQ • Self-reported improvements in confidence and self-esteem Branching Out 2012

  14. Steering group National steering group FCS, NHS Health Scotland, SAMH, CMRP, Health board reps Delivery sub-group Evaluation sub-group Branching Out 2012

  15. Branching Out Groups 2011/12 3 2 2 6 2 3 1 1 Developed in partnership with: 1 Branching Out 2012

  16. Funding Branching Out 2012

  17. Training programme Branching Out 2012

  18. Future developments • Economic study • Options for further expansion Branching Out 2012

  19. Client experience film Branching Out 2012

  20. www.forestry.gov.uk/branchingout Kirsty.cathrine@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Branching Out 2012

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