Home Guild Members Richard Claxton Specialities Writer: Consumer Magazines Richard Claxton MBBS MRCGP Full Member Biography Richard Claxton worked as a Doctor for over 30 years, and as a GP for 25 of them. In October 2025 he takes up a new role as CEO of the National Garden Scheme. He has been a longstanding advocate of nature-based therapies for both his own wellbeing and for his patients: launching an NHS Therapy Garden in Tonbridge in 2023. Convinced that the health of both individuals and society is enhanced by gardening and connecting with the natural world - he went on to found the charity Gardening4health, which operates as both a network for those providing Therapeutic horticulture, and as a hub for conferences, education and sharing of best practice. He has written for Gardens Illustrated and Hortus Journal, has worked in Garden Design - specialising in gardens for healthcare settings, has been a volunteer guide at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, and a Trustee of Greenfingers Charity. Contact Details Contact Member × Send Message * indicates a required field Name* *required Phone Number* *required Email Address* *required Invalid email address Subject* *required Message* *required Please complete the Google reCAPTCHA