North Ayrshire Green Health Partnership Proposal

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1 Scottish Natural Heritage Dualchas Nàdair na h-alba North Ayrshire Green Health Partnership Proposal Elaine Caldow Public Health Programme Lead 1

2 Public Health Health & Social Care General population (incl. groups within general population) People with a defined need Everyday contact with nature Recreation Pastimes Volunteering Learning Active travel Nature based health promotion initiatives Health walks Green gyms Community growing Nature based interventions with defined health or social outcome Therapeutic & exercise programmes as a treatment intervention Scotland s Natural Environment & Green Infrastructure ONHS Strategic Interventions NHS Greenspace for Health Partnerships Managing and developing NHS greenspace for staff, patients and visitors Local Green Health Partnerships Developing area wide co ordinated cross sector action to upscale and mainstream green exercise Green Infrastructure for Well being Partnerships Developing partnerships to maximise the health benefits from planned investment in new green infrastructure 2

3 Our story so far Strategic review NHS A&A Greenspace NHS Greenspace National Demonstration site at UHA/ Ailsa (South Ayrshire) 2016 Greenspace for Health Project at UHA/ Ailsa (South Ayrshire) 2016 NHS Greenspace project Ayrshire Central Hospital 2016 Joined the Our Natural Health Service Steering Group North Ayrshire Green Health Partnership The ONHS Vision for GHPs mainstream green exercise programmes in local health delivery & promotion co ordinate & up scale cross sectoral action shaped around local health priorities and outcomes targeted approach, responding to inequalities shift to a demand led approach to green exercise services (commissioning approach) 3

4 Support from ONHS Funding - 100K pa for 3 operational years -Expectation of local funding contribution Evidence & Research - evaluation of ONHS - advice & co-ordination - knowledge exchange - research links Communications - key messages - target audiences - creative products - promotion & information SNH Support -for the GHP steering group -networking with other GHPs Green Health Partnerships Green Exercise - Workforce Development (awareness, knowledge & skills) - Product QA - Intra / inter sector networking & sharing good practice North Ayrshire GHP Strategic Fit Active Communities Strategy Mental health and wellbeing strategy Local Transport strategy HSCP Strategic Plan GHP Fair for All Healthy Weight Strategy Outdoor Access Strategy Open space strategy 4

5 North Ayrshire GHP Key Elements (Further) developing green health services and initiatives Developing referral pathways and signposting Building capacity Information and communications Monitoring and Evaluation Green health services and initiatives Deliver a range and balance of activities which enable people to : connect; keep learning; be active; take notice; give (Five Ways to Wellbeing, New Economics Foundation) Focus on priority groups Build in support mechanisms Maximise the use of North Ayrshire s green infrastructure Engage communities 5

6 Developing referral pathways and signposting Public Health Health & Social Care General population (incl. groups within general population) People with a defined need Everyday contact with nature Recreation Pastimes Volunteering Learning Active travel Nature based health promotion initiatives Health walks Green gyms Community growing Nature based interventions with defined health or social outcome Therapeutic & exercise programmes as a treatment intervention Scotland s Natural Environment & Green Infrastructure Building capacity Core project staff (co ordination, delivery, training, pathway development, evaluation, support for peer buddies) Green Health Initiative Development Fund (allocated through Participatory Budgeting) 6

7 Information and communication Disseminate the evidence; Engage with communities and encourage ownership and use of the outdoors (ONHS short films; DREAM ON (DRop Everything And Move Outdoors in NATURE); Publicise and promote access to green health activities ( Monitoring and Evaluation Process evaluation: what difference has the GHP made? Monitoring outputs: measuring changes in green health activity and participation Impact evaluation: of a small number of core funded green health initiatives Contribution analysis: what part has the GHP had to play in delivering key outcomes in North Ayrshire? 7

8 Process so far... Feb Agreement and support from Active Communities Strategic Partnership June Survey Monkey June Stakeholder scoping event Aug Draft proposal to Scottish Natural Heritage, CPP SMT Next steps... Sept Draft proposal to HSCP PSMT Sept Draft Proposal to CPP Board Oct Proposal submitted to and endorsed by SNH Oct Formation of GHP Steering Group 8

9 Thanks for listening Green Health Partnership Scoping Exercise Pre Event Survey Monkey.. so far Gillian Jennings Health Improvement Officer 9

10 New Infrastructure Developments Examples of Green Infrastructure Developments Community gardens & allotments Eglinton & Kilwinning, 3 Towns, Largs, West Kilbride, Fairlie, Fullerton, Dalry, Ardrossan, Irvine Shared use paths Woodland View, coastal trail, various not specified Other Green Exercise programme Ayr Hospital Proposed developments Garnock Connections HLF Landscape Partnership Scheme working with NAC on an access/infrastructure programme across NA Multi use shore path Fairlie (to be constructed) Woodland part of Largs Forestry Scheme Ayrshire Central Hospital Woodland Walk 10

11 Organised Green Activities Walking groups KA Leisure, Fullerton Ramblers, Cunningham Ramblers, Arthritis Care Eglinton Park and some where location not specified including church walking groups 3 Towns Community Gardens and Allotments workshops, talks, demonstrations Eglinton Growers allotments and gardens Organic Growers of Fairlie, Fairlie Largs Organic Gardens, Largs Train station, OG of F Douglas Park Gardens, Largs /3 Towns Growers allotments and gardens Ardrossan Environmental Group Fairlie Arran Community Land activities demo allotments workshops, rental general activities and groups Gardening Group, Kilwinning, Three Towns and West Kilbride Community Garden at Eglinton Park grow veg, recycle goods, and share experiences Social media Advertising Carena NAC Website Facebook Word of mouth Info at health centres Poster/leaflet drop How Do We Raise Awareness? Community groups/cafe events Community health teams Partners e.g. 3 rd sector, Locality Planning, community builders/connectors Front line services staff Staff and volunteers in health Cafe solace Schools 11

12 Priority Groups or Neighbourhoods Those with mental health issues People who are socially isolated Young people, teenagers, less academic students Older people Disadvantaged communities Individuals with long term conditions Families Fullarton area Irvine Local groups in Irvine 3 Towns community Veterans Criminal justice Everyone Demand Led Approach How? Engagement and consultation Showcase/get people interested this can create demand Increase awareness of what is available and where Target unengaged priority groups Improve links with referral agencies Raise awareness with the general public 12

13 What Existing Programmes Might Benefit? Any Programmes Preventative Mental Health Organisations working within Mental Health Services Community leisure groups Social prescribing Self management Rehab Community groups Health support organisations e.g. stroke club, head injury Scottish Natural Heritage Short Film Dundee Scotland 13