This talk by Damien Newman from Thrive will give an overview of the potential and practice of therapeutic horticulture.

The talk will be relevant to a wide range of stakeholders who have a current interest in therapeutic horticulture, or who want to find out what it is and how it might benefit them. Potentially interested organisations and sectors may include:

• VCSE organisations
• CCGs and Local Care Organisations (LCOs)
• Mental Health charities and services
• Primary Care (Navigators / GPs)
• Councils & public sector
• Housing associations
• Universities
• Media professionals

Thrive is a UK charity leading the way for therapeutic horticulture - offering training & qualifications. More info can be found on the Thrive website.

The event is being co-organised by the RHS and the University of Salford, who are collaborating on the development of a therapeutic horticulture social prescribing pathway for local residents in Salford, based at the RHS Garden Bridgewater.