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Getting involved in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

Created on
29 Jan 2024
by
Ben Whittaker
The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch took place this weekend, with over 5 million birds counted so far.There’s still time to get involved with service users or colleagues and tell the RSPB what birds you see…
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RCPsych Perinatal faculty: Margaret Oates Research prize (deadline: 31 December 2023)

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18 Dec 2023
by
Sanne Van Rhijn
Hello, are there any psychiatry trainees in the group who would be interested in this academic opportunity? Perinatal psychiatry faculty prizes | Royal College of Psychiatrists (rcpsych.ac.uk) I…
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Green Minds: Healthcare Staff and the Climate Crisis

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28 Sep 2023
by
Rachael Ward
A multi-disciplinary collaboration workshop.This free event is open to everyone. The event focuses on healthcare staff and the climate emergency and aims to explore the links between staff…
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Patient empowerment in reducing carbon: a SusQI case study from an Eating Disorders Unit 🌎🌍🌏

Created on
26 Sep 2023
by
Rachael Ward
Join this talk to hear about - The NHS Green Plans play an important role for NHS Trust to deliver Net Zero. One of the Green Plan initiatives was a reduction of single-use plastic cups and spoons in…
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Week 5 : Reducing Venepuncture

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18 Aug 2023
by
Frances Balmer
Week 5 and we're focusing on venepuncture & blood tests. We can make a significant impact by reducing unnecessary procedures. You can see how the #GreenED framework addresses this in full at…
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Sustainability Fellows in ED

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9 Aug 2023
by
Joanna Childs
Hi! I've just started in a new role as Sustainability Fellow in EM. Just thought I'd write a message on here to introduce myself to this group and see if there are any other new sustainability fellows…
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Week 4 : Paper use

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5 Aug 2023
by
Frances Balmer
Week 4 and we're focusing on paper use in the ED. Despite the fact the NHS is undergoing a digital transformation, we still use huge volumes of paper in ED. 3 actions on the GreenED framework…
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Week 3 : PPE

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28 Jul 2023
by
Frances Balmer
Week 3 and we're focusing on PPE. PPE can be life-saving when used correctly, but used unnecessary use carries a huge environmental and financial cost. Two actions on the GreenED framework address…
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Week 2 : Nitrous in the ED

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19 Jul 2023
by
Frances Balmer
For Week 2 of the "Team Up with Green ED" campaign, we're focusing on nitrous oxide use in the ED. Nitrous has a huge global warming potential, nearly 300x that of CO2. This joint…
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RCEMLearning Blog - Top Ten Tips For Turning your ED Green

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12 Jul 2023
by
Frances Balmer
Some great ideas on how to start turning your ED green in this @RCEMLearning blog by RCEM Environmental Specialist Interest Group (ESIG) member Dr Helen Wilkins, reflecting on her experiences on…