Learning from practice

The links between health and environment are increasingly apparent, and have risen up the political agenda as the health service increasingly looks to prevention of ill health, and promotion of general well-being.

The Welsh Assembly Government recognises the potential of the environment for recreation and health in its strategy for physical activity Climbing Higher.

This “Good Practice Guide” examines projects and ideas already tested and provides a check-list on how to make a health and environment project sustainable at community level.

From the Healthy Living Centres Good Practice Repository at http://www.healthylivingonline.org.uk/good_practice_p.php