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NHS Net Zero & Sustainability Survey (HRA Approved)

Created on
3 Mar 2026
by
Tajiyah Aljasser
As part of my PhD research at the University of East Anglia, I am conducting a national study exploring how sustainability practices are implemented and supported within NHS organisations. The study…
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Carbon Footprint of Dental Practice

Created on
10 Feb 2026
by
Katie Reville
Hi, I recently had a carbon footprint calculated for my 5 surgery dental practice and had an action plan produced to help reduce the amount of CO2 we're responsible for. However, I don't have anything…
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Student conference - ODP panellist

Created on
29 Jan 2026
by
Rammina Yassaie
Hello all,We're holding an online conference for our final year healthcare students (multiprofessional) next week. It includes a panel on being a Greener Leader. Looking for an ODP with enthusiasism…
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Reducing the impact of heatwaves on health

Created on
8 Sep 2025
by
Leisle Ezekiel
We are used to advising on reducing the health risks from cold weather. Do we think about heatwaves in the same way? I am interested in finding out what health and social care professionals do when…
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Planetary Health Report Card - Dentistry

Created on
29 Aug 2025
by
Monisha Chinthala
The Planetary Health Report Card is a student-driven metric-based tool that aims to evaluate health professional schools on discrete metrics in five main category areas: 1) Curriculum, 2)…
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Sustainability in the Gynaecology operating theatre webinar recrodings

Created on
6 Aug 2025
by
Alice Clack
Thank you so much to the presenters of last weeks Women's health network webinar. The talks were really inspiring and had several first step suggestions to get out teeth in to. The recordings are now…
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Sustainable pre-op skin prep

Created on
22 Jul 2025
by
Aly Kimber-Herridge
Does anyone have an SOP for pre-op skin prep? I'm particularly looking for SOPs relating to using 'swab on a stick' .
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Disposable hot/cold packs in maternity - alternatives

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15 Jul 2025
by
Amy Manning
We are using disposable hot/cold packs in maternity as a form of pain relief, I'd like to know what places use as an alternative to disposable items?
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Excellent article: EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF PERINATAL MEDICINE Position statement: environmental sustainability in obstetric healthcare

Created on
15 Jul 2025
by
Amy Manning
An excellent article summarising environmental sustainability in obstetric healthcare from the European Association of Perinatal Medicine. I recommend reading it.EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF PERINATAL…
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Richard's splint alternative post knee surgery

Created on
15 Jul 2025
by
Debs kerry
Currently our orthopaedic surgeons put a Richard's splint on in theatre post knee surgery such as ACL's, for temporary immobilisation until the physio's can fit a hinged knee brace in recovery. The…