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“Throughout human existence, human biology has been embedded in the natural environment. Those who could smell the water, find the plants, follow the animals, and recognize the safe havens must have enjoyed survival advantages.” Wilson EO. Biophilia: the human bond with other species. Cambridge (MA): Harvard University Press; 1984.
Your work environment impacts your mood, drive, mental health and performance. Workplace studies have suggested that connecting with nature at work helps to promote wellbeing. Findings suggest that having access to and taking work outdoors are related to less stress, increased focus and strengthened relationships with clients and colleagues.
Lynebank Hospital has been identified as a site with massive potential to support the success of the Greenspace Strategy. During the month of March Health Promotion will be supporting Estates to consult with staff and visitors to hear what they would like to see developed on the site. This short clip explains why your input is so valuable to the future developments at Lynebank Hospital.
NHS Fife's Greenspace Strategy sets out an ambitious plan of action to increase sustainability, protect nature, reduce health inequalities and improve the lives of everyone living and working in Fife.
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"By 2030 we will see every parcel of our greenspace estate delivering on one or more of our key themes below for the benefit of our patients, staff and local communities. We will:
• Retain our focus on the health and wellbeing benefits of our greenspace.
• Protect and enhance nature and biodiversity across our estate.
• Promote local food growing and help to create a sustainable food culture for Fife.
• Develop rural and traditional skills through our greenspace projects.
• Generate renewable energy to reduce our energy costs, support greenspace projects and build our energy resilience.
• Reduce greenhouse gases, raise awareness and adapt to our changing climate.
Our 2030 Greenspace Strategy will be inspirational and ambitious and will show leadership for other areas in Scotland and beyond communities."
Here is some more information about the Lynebank Site zones we will be asking you about : Lynebank Site
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