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Commercial medicines unit (CMU) contracts

Created on
10 May 2024
by
Emma Vittery
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?
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Medicines pots

Created on
10 May 2024
by
Sarah Cowans
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…
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London Greener NHS Week May 2024

Created on
9 May 2024
by
Minna Eii
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…
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Chemotherapy waste

Created on
8 May 2024
by
Fatima Tahir
I am based in a cancer centre and trying to look at reducing oral chemotherapy waste, by potentially re-dispensing discontinued or deferred oral prescriptions. The waste usually comes from temporarily…
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Looking for sustainable haematologists!

Created on
7 May 2024
by
Frances Mortimer
Are there any haematologists interested in sustainable healthcare who would like to connect up with others internationally? We've been approached by international partners looking for UK…
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plant-based menus in the NHS

Created on
7 May 2024
by
Hayley Pinto
Plants first healthcare are calling on NHS trusts, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and all other healthcare organisations to adopt a ‘Plant-Based by Default’ food menu. Sign their open letter herePlants…
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Support Dr Sarah Benn and other doctors facing fitness to practice tribunals as a result of climate activism - actions you can take

Created on
4 May 2024
by
Alice Clack
Background Dr Sarah Benn became the first doctor to be suspended for taking part in non-violent climate protests recently after the GMC referred her to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service…
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Should doctors lose their licence if they protest?

Created on
3 May 2024
by
Marty Climenhaga
Hi all, here's a survey by Doctors Association UK on whether climate activism damages the public trust in the profession, would be really grateful if you can fill and share…
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Patient care pathway (standard care versus intervention)

Created on
2 May 2024
by
Melissa Pegg
Dear Colleagues, I am searching for a thorough environmental assessment of an entire patient care pathway (including pharmaceutical use and an environmental assessment post treatment especially…
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Report: Climate and Health Financing Needs

Created on
2 May 2024
by
Jacqueline Cutting
The Rockefeller Foundation in partnership with the World Health Organization conducted in-depth interviews with eight countries to better understand the challenges they face when seeking out…