Purposeful use of land and assets
The NHS in Scotland owns significant physical assets and NHS Tayside has one of the largest footprints in Scotland spread across its three localities.
Opportunities to open NHS buildings and land for local community use, supporting the development of green spaces and community gardens can provide vital opportunities for social interaction. However, security of medicines, equipment, and access out of hours tend to limit the ability to support sharing of space on some sites.
Good practice example
Ninewells Community Garden was created on a site of disused land in the ground of Ninewells Hospital. Over a number of years, it has been transformed into a multi-use, accessible community garden promoting physical activity and good health through community gardening and horticulture.
The garden is run by community volunteers and is always available for public, patients, staff and community groups to attend. A range of community activities are offered through the year.
Opportunities to open NHS buildings and land for local community use, supporting the development of green spaces and community gardens can provide vital opportunities for social interaction. However, security of medicines, equipment, and access out of hours tend to limit the ability to support sharing of space on some sites.
Good practice example
Ninewells Community Garden was created on a site of disused land in the ground of Ninewells Hospital. Over a number of years, it has been transformed into a multi-use, accessible community garden promoting physical activity and good health through community gardening and horticulture.
The garden is run by community volunteers and is always available for public, patients, staff and community groups to attend. A range of community activities are offered through the year.