27th November 2025
We’re proud to celebrate a wonderful achievement: the Harefield Healing Garden has been awarded the NHS Forest Therapeutic / Wellbeing Activities Award!
This national recognition highlights projects that make a meaningful difference to patient wellbeing through nature-based activities, so it’s an honour to see the Healing Garden shine among such strong competition.
Nestled within the grounds of Harefield Hospital, the garden has become a cherished sanctuary where patients can relax, recover, and reconnect with the natural world.
Its calming pathways, vibrant planting, and thoughtfully designed spaces offer a peaceful escape at some of life’s most challenging moments.
Co-founder Rosie Pope shared her delight:
“We are thrilled that NHS Forest recognises the importance of the Healing Garden in supporting patient recovery. This award celebrates the dedication of our Head Gardener and the incredible team of volunteers who maintain this sanctuary for patients, visitors, and staff.”
This achievement is a testament to the passion and hard work of everyone involved from the volunteers who tend the beds in all weathers, to the supporters who have championed the garden’s mission since day one.
A heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed time, energy, donations, and love to nurture this special space.
This award belongs to every single one of you.
Learn more about Harefield Healing Garden
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Notes to editor
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Jacqueline Nortman, Head of Marketing & Communications
About Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity
Founded within the UK’s largest centre for heart and lung care, Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital Charity provide specialist clinicians, academics and researchers with the funding, equipment and resources they need to better prevent, diagnose and treat heart and lung conditions.
We bring together world-class experts in medicine and research to uncover the answers we desperately need to change the tide of these life-shattering diseases. We can help make breakthroughs that ensure every patient gets the best possible treatment.
