... of occupational therapy–led social farming placements five years on from the pilot programme. Design/methodology/approach This paper details the structure and function of an established occupational therapy–led social farming committee across two core domains: Implementation and Oversight, and Education...

...Eoin Gorman; Sally Kingston; Nicola Giles Purpose Social farming is the use of commercial farms and agricultural landscapes to promote mental and physical health for service users through ordinary farming activities. While previous research has focused on the service user, the farmer’s perspective...

...Deirdre Deegan; Emma Fingleton; Joseph James McEvoy; Kate Quigley Purpose This practice piece aims to review an occupational therapy led pilot programme – social farming as an intervention option in an adult community mental health setting in Ireland. It will also reflect on the practical...