What we do?
Lambeth GP Food Co-op engages patients, healthcare staff, and the wider community in creating and maintaining vegetable gardens at GP practices, healthcare centres, and hospitals. By creating a space for social interaction, we are working towards reducing isolation and building stronger community bonds.The participants exchange knowledge and skills, from gardening techniques to healthy cooking practices, fostering a culture of learning and mutual support.
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Benefits & Impact
Physical Health: Gardening provides a form of gentle exercise that can help improve mobility, strength, and overall physical health.
Mental Health: Engaging with nature and participating in communal activities helps reduce stress, anxiety, and feelings of depression. It also fosters a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
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Sustaina-
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Access to fresh produce: The gardens produce fresh, organic vegetable that participants can take home improving their diet and nutrition.
Education on sustainability: Our gardening classes educate participants about sustainable food practices and the importance of local food production.
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Lambeth GP Food Co-op
Lambeth GP Food Co-op is a great model of community-based healthcare, demonstrating how collaborative gardening projects can enhance health and wellbeing. By integrating social interaction, physical activity, and sustainable food practices, this initiative not only improves individual health outcomes but also strengthens community ties and promotes a more holistic approach to healthcare.
Benefits and Impact
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Physical Health: Gardening provides a form of gentle exercise that can help improve mobility, strength, and overall physical health.
Mental Health: Engaging with nature and participating in communal activities helps reduce stress, anxiety, and feelings of depression. It also fosters a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
Sustainability
Access to fresh produce: The gardens produce fresh, organic vegetable that participants can take home improving their diet and nutrition.
Education on sustainability: Our gardening classes educate participants about sustainable food practices and the importance of local food production
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Lambeth GP Food Co-op
Lambeth GP Food Co-op is a great model of community-based healthcare, demonstrating how collaborative gardening projects can enhance health and wellbeing. By integrating social interaction, physical activity, and sustainable food practices, this initiative not only improves individual health outcomes but also strengthens community ties and promotes a more holistic approach to healthcare.
