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Ten week natural health pilot project boosted peoples' wellbeing
- The 10-week Natural Health Service pilot in North Yorkshire reported clear wellbeing gains for participants.
- Mental wellbeing rose by 24% after the program, with physical wellbeing up over 13%.
- Loneliness among participants decreased by more than 15% by the end of the course.
- The North York Moors Trust led the trial, tying nature to better life outcomes.
- Mayor Skaith described the report as showing a fundamental pathway to health and wellbeing.
- An extension of 18 months is planned, funded with £550,000 from the mayor’s budget.
- Participants engaged in varied outdoor activities to build confidence and activity.
- The program is framed as prevention, aiming to reduce hospital visits through nature exposure.
- The program received support from York St John University researchers highlighting nature’s health links.
- Project leaders emphasize access to nature as a national health infrastructure component.
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