Pupils create eye-catching, smoke-free mural for University Hospital Wishaw grounds

Pupils from various primary schools created an eye-catching mural within NHS Lanarkshire’s new King George V Community Garden, at University Hospital Wishaw, to promote keeping the wellbeing area smoke-free.The striking design was developed in partnership with NHS Lanarkshire’s Quit Your Way team and the Lanarkshire Green Health Partnership (LGHP).Part of the LGHP, Clydesdale Community Initiatives Scotland (CCI) worked with pupils as well as St Aidan’s Nurture Group, to provide additional creative flair to the therapeutic garden.This garden is used by NHS staff, patients, and local residents for its many green health benefits.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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