nhs
we work with the NHS to provide mindfulness and contemplative arts initiatives to support patient and staff wellbeing
Painting of Silent Space by Therese Lawlor
Oasis Garden Silent Space
September 2023
In September 2023 we supported the launch of a Silent Space in the wellbeing garden at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The space centres around the pond in the garden, offering hospital staff and volunteers the opportunity to rest and reflect, supported by the sights, smells and sounds of nature.
ICU Staff Workshops
April to June 2021
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, local ICU staff at the Royal Berkshire NHS Trust participated in a programme of contemplative listening sessions. Integrating mindfulness practices, the staff creatively explored the soundscape of gardens, ruins, canals and historic buildings through listening exercises, field recording, photography, drawing, nature immersion and music-making.
