UK Health Radio Podcast
UK Health Radio Podcast
107: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 107
107: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 107
107: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 107
Friday 14th February 2025
Discover how the Red Shed Project supports dementia patients and carers through therapeutic gardening and community-building activities.
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Episode Overview
- The Red Shed Project provides a therapeutic garden space for dementia patients and their carers.
- Gardening activities help reduce isolation and build a sense of community.
- Volunteers play a crucial role in the success of the project.
- Social prescribing connects patients to beneficial community resources like the Red Shed.
- Arts and crafts inspired by nature offer additional therapeutic benefits.
Gardening is so wonderfully adaptable that you can do things real basic things like planting a seed is actually a really important thing
In this episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast, Pete Hill sits down with horticultural therapist Sue O'Harvey from the Red Shed Project in Hertfordshire. Sue shares her journey of establishing the Red Shed, a garden space dedicated to supporting people living with dementia and their carers. Through a mix of gardening, arts, and crafts, the Red Shed provides a nurturing environment where individuals can build friendships, reduce isolation, and find a sense of community.
Sue discusses the challenges of setting up the project, including securing funding and volunteers, but also highlights the immense rewards it brings to those involved. The conversation touches on the therapeutic benefits of gardening and how simple activities like planting seeds can have a profound impact on mental well-being. Sue also shares her experiences with social prescribing and the importance of peer support for carers.
This episode is filled with heartwarming stories and practical advice for anyone interested in the therapeutic potential of gardening. If you're looking for inspiration and a reminder of the power of community, this episode is a must-listen.