To be considered, programmes must meet all core requirements below. 

Nature or water-based activity as a core mechanism 

• Green or blue space must be central to the intervention, not an optional add-on 

• Activities should make purposeful use of the environment (e.g. woodland, coast, rivers, gardens) 

• Examples include (but are not limited to): 

• Woodland or outdoor wellbeing programmes 

• Walking, sporting activity, gardening  

• Sailing, angling, surfing, sporting activity or other water-based interventions 

Structured and facilitated delivery 

• Activities must be planned, and facilitated, not informal recreation 

• Programmes should have a clear start point, journey and intended outcomes 

• Facilitation should be appropriate to the setting and participant needs 

Trauma-aware and psychologically safe 

• Programmes must demonstrate understanding of trauma and stress 

• Staff and facilitators should be trained or experienced in trauma-aware practice 

• Psychological safety, consent and choice must be embedded throughout delivery 

Social connection and peer support 

• Programmes should intentionally support connection, belonging and shared experience 

• Group-based activity is strongly encouraged where appropriate 

Accessibility and acceptability 

• Programmes should be accessible to people who may not engage with clinical or workplace-based support 

• Consideration should be given to shift patterns, fatigue, stigma and practical barriers