Dundee Green Health Partnership
Sometimes many factors in your life can add-up and make you feel unwell. You’re not alone.
Dealing with health conditions and a busy life can be frustrating and overwhelming, whether you suffer from chronic pain, depression, diabetes type 2 or loneliness, spending time outdoors has been shown to improve your physical and mental health.
We can help you take charge of your own health and live a happier life by giving you access to the support you need sometimes without the need for a prescription.
We can refer you to the Dundee Green Health Partnership who can help you find an activity you enjoy and makes you feel better – for free.
Help address chronic pain, strength and balance issues by taking part in gentle movements groups, electric tricycles and ebike groups or walking groups.
Give yourself headspace by getting some fresh air and relax!
Join-in to naturally feel better without the need for extra medication and take control of your health.
Meet likeminded people, have a friendly chat and a cup of tea!
Engaging in Green Health Activities can help build strength by building your muscles which helps reduce falls and keeps you mobile. It can help you cope with everyday stress by increasing your concentration and focus.
Electric cycling groups can help you forget about your chronic pain and let you experience life at full speed, and you don’t have to worry about your balance, simply try out an electric tricycle to get you going.
Being active outdoors helps you improve your lung capacity which can help with your COPD or asthma - some people even managed to get rid of their inhaler by regularly taking part in a walking group.
Being surrounded by nature boosts your immune system, and can even help reduce inflammation and your upset stomach. So if you are getting ready for surgery or even recovering from it getting active outdoors can help.
If you are looking for a way to break up your day-to-day routine or are searching for a way to calm down, lower your high blood pressure and heart rate or give yourself some time to think making space in your week to participate in a green health activity is a great way to make yourself feel happier and feel better.
Joining-in can make you feel more connected to others around you and find new friends.
Being outdoors can also help the little ones in your life that are not even here with us yet to get a healthy start. Antenatal and family walks and messy play groups can get the whole family having fun together.
Many people suffer from type 2 diabetes or obesity. Shifting weight can be difficult alone but participating in a fun outdoor activity can help you manage your weight and keep the weight off for good.
Your GP can refer you to this service by using a Green Health Prescription, or you can self refer by copying and pasting the link below.
https://www.greenhealth.scot/