Spring Bulb Packs - Wythenshawe

Spring bulb activity packs

Benefit of gardening

Exposure to green space can have a positive effect on both physical and mental health. Studies have shown that gardening can reduce depression and anxiety and local green space has been linked to improved mental health and wellbeing. For older people, gardening can be a useful source of physical activity, while supporting independence and reducing loneliness. Living in areas with green spaces is associated with less income-related health inequality, weakening the effect of deprivation on health. Urban green spaces can contribute to social cohesion but the quality and maintenance of green spaces is important to make them appealing.

Location

Wythenshawe (Northenden, Brooklands mainly plus Baguley, Sharston and Wythenshawe Park)

Project team

Buzz

MUD

Aim

To engage people in activities at home that are good for people’s wellbeing.

This project was developed due to the positive response from the previous growing pack deliveries.

Evaluation

Initial reactions to these packs were very positive. People were very grateful and appreciative towards receiving a pack during this difficult time.

Finding residents to deliver different packs to can be challenging due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Strategic links to local/national policies

Benefit	Policy
Increased mental wellbeing	Manchester Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Supports older people	Taking Charge of our Health and Social Care in Greater Manchester (GMCA, 2015)
Reduces income-related health inequalities	Fair Society, Healthy Lives (Institute of Health Equity, 2010)
Improves local area	Our Manchester Strategy
Increased social cohesion	NHS Five Year Forward View (Department of Health, 2014)
Can be used for social prescribing	General Practice Forward View (NHS England, 2016)