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Clean Air Day!

Created on
15 Jun 2023
by
Tracy Lyons-Blake
Hi all, A reminder that today is Clean Air Day 2023! Annually, air pollution causes nearly 40,000 UK deaths & sends millions into hospital, creating demand for healthcare, and pertinent to us,…
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Denaturing medication

Created on
15 Jun 2023
by
Jessica Moorhouse
Hello, I’m looking for evidence or information on the need to denature medication prior to disposal. I have occasionally observed pots of jelly like substances used to inject surplus medication…
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Advocating for wider sustainable change

Created on
4 Jun 2023
by
Frances Balmer
It's not just about what we do inside our EDs. As healthcare professionals we hold a position of trust. We can use that influence to advocate for wider systemic change. With that in mind we're…
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Where to start - Top 10 Tips

Created on
3 Jun 2023
by
Frances Balmer
The hardest part can be knowing where to start. If you want to make your ED green but you're not sure where to begin, join us on our RCEM sustainability study day as Dr Helen Wilkins outlines her…
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Reducing unnecessary blood tests in the ED

Created on
1 Jun 2023
by
Frances Balmer
Reducing unnecessary blood tests saves emissions, money, staff time and improves the patient experience. Join us as Dr Frances Balmer discusses how we can reduce coagulation testing in the…
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Reusable suture packs in the ED

Created on
31 May 2023
by
Frances Balmer
We're delighted to hear from Dr Hannah Webb at the RCEM Sustainable Emergency Care Study Day, presenting how she re-introduced reusable suture packs to the ED. Join us…
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Reducing cannulation in the ED

Created on
30 May 2023
by
Frances Balmer
One week until our RCEM Study day on Sustainable emergency care. Learn how to get hands on in making change as Dr Anu Mitra presents his a QIP on reducing unnecessary cannulation in the ED Sign…
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What do you think of the RCEM Position Statement on Environmentally Sustainable Emergency Care?

Created on
24 May 2023
by
Frances Balmer
RCEM released their position statement on environmentally sustainable emergency healthcare today. I think it's a strong move from RCEM and will support clinicians like me who advocate for…
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RCEM Environmentally Sustainable Emergency Care Study Day - 6th June

Created on
23 May 2023
by
Frances Balmer
Only 2 weeks to the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Environmentally Sustainable Emergency Care Study Day. We're proud to welcome some of the most knowledgable speakers from the world of…
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Royal Pharmaceutical Society to develop sustainability guidance for pharmacy teams

Created on
13 May 2023
by
Nuala Hampson
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has been commissioned by NHS England to develop guidance that helps community and hospital pharmacy teams across Great Britain to reduce the impact of pharmacy…