The RCOG has just published a new web-page which outlines, its ambitions and achievements within health sustainability and climate advocacy, and also provides signposting for members who wish to get…
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Recently our environmental audit team have come up with a change of procedure and have suggested that all empty plastic/foil blister packs, should be disposed of in the blue sharps bins,…
I'm trying to set up a "Gloves off" campaign locally, and running into a barrier when it comes to CoSHH. 2 of the products we use for disinfection of medical devices and surfaces suggest glove use in…
Plenary talks at the WHO Seventh Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health #7MCEH in Budapest will be broadcast live on the conference website
3rd-5th July.
EuroHealthNet is leading…
I'm thrilled to announce that GreenED is now live at greened.rcem.ac.uk
The website carries all the details of the GreenED programme and how to get involved, and a wealth of resources including the…
Just a reminder that the deadline is this Friday 7th July to comment on The Green Surgery Project Report.The report will be an evidence-based guide and recommendations on how to mitigate the carbon…
Highlighting the Round Our Way report "NHS Overheating" released this month which details the impact heatwaves have on hospitals and health.
And related press report here.
You can also catch up…
Thank you to everyone who joined our first sharing hour on Wednesday. We had a great overview of sustainable respiratory care from Dr LJ Smith, followed by some thought-provoking questions and…
GreenED launches on 4th July.
To support the launch we are holding an online Q&A session on 18th July 7-8pm
This will give you the opportunity to raise any questions you may have about the…
Hello,
I am a 2nd year adult nursing student, currently on placement within QAPL (Quality Assurance Practice Learning). I am working within sustainability in healthcare, and focusing specifically…