I’m an anaesthetist in Brisbane, Australia. I have been involved in decommissioning nitrous oxide at a major hospital. I’m trying to encourage other hospitals to do the same. With the increased use of…
I was really inspired by the Greener AHP week webinars. I work in an acute mental health unit for working aged adults in the South West. One of our ward gardens is in a bad way, the last raised bed…
The Medical Education Unit at University College Cork in Ireland is currently recruiting a research team to work on a project focused on Sustainable Healthcare Education. These posts are suitable for…
I am a 2ndyear SLT undergraduate and my choice of research project this year is Forest School and the role of the SLT. I am interested in how outdoor therapy could contribute to the sustainability…
The 2024 Lancet Countdown in Europe report was published this week.
It shows that climate change is already having an impact on the health of people living in Europe. It also shows that without…
Choosing Wisely & Climate Action
Reducing unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures is an opportunity to benefit both patients and the planet.
The Choosing Wisely team have recently updated…
Has anyone had any success in challenging CMU contracts on the basis of carbon footprint?
Or formally or informally fedback that this needs to considered more at tender?
Hi all,
Is anyone using compostable/paper/cardboard medicines pots in their setting instead of plastic ones? I have a secondary care colleague who is interested in switching over what they give the…
The London Greener NHS team will be running a Greener NHS Week, from Monday 13th May 2024 to Friday 17th May 2024. The events are virtual. The Green Week is aimed for healthcare staff to gain an…