The hidden wildlife of Dawlish’s Langdon Hospital is being captured on camera for patients and the public to see.
Two special wildlife cameras have been installed in the hospital’s grounds and the first video footage is expected any day. The first still images of a badger, fox and rabbit have just been shared. The hospital has extensive grounds and is a haven for wildlife.
The special cameras have been funded by the DPT Charity. Patients from the hospital, run by Devon Partnership NHS Trust, have been involved in setting-up the cameras and are already helping another project by planting hedgerow trees. Both projects help to bring patients closer to nature and provide a connection to the outside world. As a secure mental health hospital, many patients do not have the freedom to experience nature in the same way that most of us take for granted. The hedgerow project is also increasing biodiversity on the hospital grounds.
Alex Watkins, Technical Instructor, who works with patients on the hedgerow project, said: “We are blessed at Langdon to have some wonderful outdoor space. The patients have seen many different types of wildlife on the site. This includes deer, badgers and many different types of birds, so we are quietly confident we can expect to capture some of these over the course of the seasons.”
The DPT Charity funds projects that go beyond what the NHS can pay for. These projects enhance what can be offered and make a real difference for patients and staff.The video footage will be shared on the DPT YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/DPTNHS) and across social media (https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/connect-with-us).
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