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From stepping outside into a green space or connecting with local wildlife – the therapeutic qualities of nature can be immensely valuable to patients going through cancer treatment. But how does this work? And how do you bring a green space into a care setting?
Cancer charity Maggie’s will be sharing their inspirational stories of how gardens and nature can play a crucial role in the management of chronic illness.
Join two members of Maggie’s team, Gilly and Louise, to learn about the benefits of connecting with green spaces, the benefits of patients being able to spend time outside and how they turned a hospital car park into a garden at their Southampton centre.
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Louise came to gardening following a career creating nature-focused experiences in the museum sector. After gaining a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and a Master’s in Science Communication, she spent 15 years developing exhibitions and events in national museums. A fascination with botany and a love of gardening lead to RHS horticulture qualifications and a change of career direction. Louise joined Maggie’s Southampton in 2022 and is responsible for maintaining and developing the centre’s garden.
Gilly joined Maggie’s in 2020, following a 30-year career in cancer nursing in London and latterly Southampton. After finishing her PhD in Social Network Theory, Gilly remains passionate about putting her research findings in to practice at Maggie’s, supporting and empowering those impacted by cancer beyond the clinical environment.
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