An evaluation of a pilot project that took place in April 2025 offering NHS staff and individuals from Everton in the Community the opportunity to take part in a Forest Bathing practice over an 8 week period. his project was a collaboration between The Mersey Forest, Journeys in Nature, The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Everton in the Community.
2026
DownloadThis impact report explores how The Mersey Forest’s Natural Health Service supported mental health, wellbeing and physical health across Cheshire and Merseyside between 2019 and 2024. Produced with researchers from Liverpool John Moores University, it combines academic analysis with participant experiences from a range of nature‑based programmes. The findings show clear improvements in wellbeing, physical activity and social connection, highlighting the role accessible, community‑based nature programmes can play in supporting health and reducing inequalities across the region.
2026
DownloadThis is a mixed methods study which followed a sample of 59 child participants from 4 primary schools while taking part in 12 weekly Forest School sessions through the Natural Health Service. The study was conducted by The Mersey Forest in partnership with the Physical Activity Exchange at Liverpool John Moores University.
2013
DownloadThis report presents the various health impacts of the Natural Health Service delivery between 2015 and 2020. Showcasing impact data for over 3,000 participants and includes in-depth analysis of the Social Return of Investment for the service.
2022
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