Nature Prescriptions– This proposal – focused on the development of opportunities for nature connection though social prescribing- was launched in the Autumn of 2023. Led by the RSPB and based on successful projects elsewhere, it will feature a leaflet with a calendar of nature connection activities that will give users a programme to help promote health and wellbeing. The Network has been involved in its development.
A Norfolk Green Care Festival has been run during the summers of 2022 and 2023 to promote awareness and support for green care across the County and will run again in 2024.
Community Nature Recovery– The Network is facilitating discussions amongst a wide range of organisations now known as ‘Norfolk Community Nature Forum’ about coordinating tree and hedge planting and to find ways of supporting community -led nature recovery assessment and plans, which include other ways of improving biodiversity and mitigating the impact of climate change, such as managing flooding etc. We have developed a model (see diagram below) and are hoping to see it piloted once funding becomes available.
Nature connection on NHS sites– the Network was involved in work to develop a ‘Green Plan’ for the new Integrated Care System (ICS) for Norfolk and Waveney, and is supporting work to enable NHS hospital, Primary Care and other sites to develop opportunities for improving biodiversity and nature connection to aid recovery, promote health and wellbeing among service users, carers, families, staff and the wider community.
First Nature– The Network has initiated work to develop a campaign to expand nature connection opportunities for children and young people across Norfolk. This launched in Spring 2023 and is developing a range of initiatives including awards (The Bishop of Norwich First Nature Award was presented for the first time in November 2023), a coordinated approach to schools and helping Schools to deliver trips to nature sites. Visit the Website www.firstnatureuk.wordpress.com
For more information on any of the above please email Nigel Boldero : nbold@live.com
Norfolk Green Care Network 