This is known as social and therapeutic horticulture and comes under the wider umbrella of 'green care'.
There is evidence and research which shows how gardening with a horticultural therapist can help improve mental and physical health, build confidence, self esteem and knowledge, help a person mix socially and learn skills to help them become independent.
To learn more about Thrive and Social and Therapeutic Horticulture, how it can help patients/clients/individuals and to read of their many success stories visit www.thrive.org.uk or www.carryongardening.org.uk