Green space and nature in cancer care

There are 3 million people living with cancer in the UK, a figure that is expected to rise to 4 million by 2030¹. It has been calculated that over half of the UK population will be diagnosed with some form of cancer within their lifetime².

Treatments for cancer can be both physically and mentally challenging, with one in four cancer survivors in the UK facing poor health or disability after cancer treatment³. The prevalence of psychological distress, including anxiety and depression, is often found to be higher among people with cancer, which can adversely affect treatment adherence, recovery and quality of life^{4, 5}. During illness and treatment, people with cancer often feel fatigued and in need of help, especially in terms of psychological support and medical information⁶.

There is strong evidence that exposure to...