5 Reasons to create a comfortable outdoor area at your Hospital

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5 Reasons to create a comfortable outdoor area at your Hospital

Here are some reasons why an inviting outdoor area is a great idea for hospitals, care homes and hospices:

The Kent & Canterbury Hospitals Sensory Garden - Pictures from East Kent Hospitals

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1. An outside area provides an escape from the clinical hospital environment that some patients or visitors can find overwhelming

2. Patients can get some fresh air and gentle exercise with a stroll around the area, this might even improve their recovery time

3. An outside area offers a quiet and calm place to think, relax and re-charge – great for both patients and visitors

4. Enjoy some sunshine – patients can top up their vitamin D levels and enjoy a sunny day away from the stuffy inside environment

5. An outdoor area is the perfect place for children to play or watch nature; whether it is a child patient or visiting children who may be bored or scared of the hospital.

Why not make sure these benefits can be felt all year round by adding a canopy, awning or shade sail to your outdoor area to provide cover from any sudden downpours. A hospital canopy or shade sail can also provide much needed shade on sunny days, creating a cool relaxing escape from the heat which also offers high UV protection.

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5 Reasons to create a comfortable outdoor area at your Hospital

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