Nature Improves Health and Wellbeing

In an increasingly busy and disconnected world, nature offers a simple but powerful way to support our mental health and wellbeing.

Dose of Nature is a mental health charity providing clinically-led Nature Prescriptions, helping people improve their mental health and wellbeing through the therapeutic power of nature, human connection and community.

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Connecting People with Nature

Research shows that time spent in nature can help people recover from a wide range of mental and physical health problems, including depression, anxiety and stress.

At the same time, more people than ever are looking for practical and sustainable ways to support their mental health and wellbeing.

Nature offers an evidence-based, free and accessible resource that can support us all.

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Nature Works

Our clinical results show that our Nature Prescriptions are effective and have lasting impact on mental health.

84%

Reliably Improved Rate

Compared with 69% for NHS Talking Therapies

68%

Recovery Rate

Compared with 48% for NHS Talking Therapies

547 Nature Prescriptions delivered last year

To individuals experiencing mental health difficulties in South-West London and Surrey

£8

Social value generated for every £1 invested in our work

Calculated through research with the London School of Economics

A Prescription for Nature

Our Nature Prescriptions offer a structured and evidence-based 10-week mental health intervention.

After assessment with one of our psychologists, participants are matched with a trained volunteer guide and meet weekly outside in natural spaces local to them.

Together they explore the science behind the mental health benefits of being outside. Through practical exercises and activities, people learn to increase their connection with the natural world and build new habits that last long after the prescription ends.

How a Nature Prescription Works

GP Referral >

Assessment with Psychologist >

8 Weekly meetings in nature with a Volunteer Guide >

Review with Psychologist & ongoing access to outdoor group activities

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What our clients and volunteers say

Real Stories. Real Impact.

Out of every single mental health intervention I have ever received, what I have found at Dose of Nature has been the most effective at actually improving my quality of life and helping me to heal.

Sahil - Client

Since becoming a volunteer Guide with Dose of Nature, I have witnessed the incredible impact this charity has had. The support offered by Dose of Nature is truly life-changing.

Jamilla - Volunteer

When Dose of Nature told me that I could come along to the groups after my prescription ended, it felt so reassuring - just knowing that Dose of Nature is still going to be there for you and that it's a growing community. It doesn't have to stop.

Tom - Client