Health, well-being and social inclusion: therapeutic horticulture in the UK

Authors:
SEMPIK Joe, ALDRIDGE Jo
Publisher:
Loughborough University. Centre for Child and Family Research
Publication year:
2005
Pagination:
3p.
Place of publication:
Loughborough

This evidence paper summarises the findings of the third and final phase of the Growing Together study on the use of social therapeutic horticulture (STH) as a form of health and social care provision for vulnerable adults. In order to study the effects of participation in STH, 24 garden 'projects' were examined in depth. Interviews were recorded with 137 clients, 88 project staff and carers, and 11 health professionals. The findings show that STH is an effective form of social care which promotes social inclusion and well-being for people with a wide range of social, mental and physical problems.

Subject terms:
quality of life, social inclusion, staff, therapeutic horticulture, user views, attitudes, gardening, health;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
United Kingdom
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Series name:
(Evidence; Issue 11)

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