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Climate-Conscious Recommendations for Pharmacy from Choosing Wisely

Created on
16 May 2024
by
Nuala Hampson
Choosing Wisely & Climate Action Reducing unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures is an opportunity to benefit both patients and the planet. The Choosing Wisely team have recently updated…
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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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Nature degradation could cause a 12% loss to UK GDP

Created on
2 May 2024
by
Jacqueline Cutting
New research led by the Green Financial Institute has found that damage to the natural environment is also harming the economy and could lead to a loss of 12% to UK GDP. The UK is one of the most…
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JOB OPPORTUNITY! Nature Rehabilitation Ranger Role 🌳

Created on
2 May 2024
by
Ian Mackenzie
NHS Lothian Charity are searching for an inspiring ranger to enhance the biodiversity and accessibility of Astley Ainslie Hospital and other key sites. Working in partnership with NHS teams,…
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Register now for fully funded trees!

Created on
2 May 2024
by
Harriet White
We are now accepting new expressions of interest for the NHS Forest tree schemes for 2024-25. This year, we're offering three exciting options: New and improved tree bundles ranging from 10…
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We're Hiring! Green Space for Health Programme Director (Maternity Cover)

Created on
29 Apr 2024
by
Rachael Ward
Full role description here. This is an exciting senior role for an environmentally committed leader to cover maternity leave. We are looking for someone who can take strategic oversight of our…
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Call for papers on Sustainable Medicine Use

Created on
22 Apr 2024
by
Nuala Hampson
Call for papers for a special themed issue of the International Journal of Pharmacy Practice on the climate, nature and pollution crises and how more sustainable medicines use can make a…