The Magic of Garden Therapy in Hospice Care

"Being cared for next to this level of beauty and of nature is everything to me. It’s what I was before I was diagnosed, but it allows an overlap between the two.”
“When you have patients coming, they just walk out and you can see a little bit of weight coming off. This environment is so special…the whole context of the garden…it just gives them that little bit of reassurance that they’re OK at the moment.”
Thames Hospice patient, Stephen, with Volunteer and Ambassador, Graham, discusses how the hospice’s stunning gardens and diverse wildlife have an immense therapeutic effect on their day-to-day lives.
Since 1996, the National Garden Scheme has donated over £7 million to Hospice UK. Thank you to everyone at the National Garden Scheme for everything you do to support hospice care.
Find out more about the National Garden Scheme’s support of Hospice UK: www.hospiceuk.....
Find out more about the National Garden Scheme: ngs.org.uk/
Thames Hospice is set in eight acres of beautiful gardens, overlooking Bray Lake in Berkshire. Last year they provided care and support to more than 2,370 local people facing a life-limiting illness.
The local community can enjoy the stunning lakeside environment at the charity’s café, which offers a delicious menu daily.
With thanks to Thames Hospice - making every moment matter: www.thameshosp...
Film by Tom Edkins: www.tomedkins....