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Sustainability in Speech and Language Therapy

Created on
2 Dec 2023
by
Kerry Cavanagh
The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Programme at the University of Reading is an opportunity for undergraduates to get involved with research alongside academic researchers. I was fortunate to be…
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Greener AHP week April 2023

Created on
30 Nov 2023
by
Samantha Holmes
Hi everyone I'm a speech therapist by background, currently employed as clinical fellow to the Chief Sustainability Officer, and hosted by the BMJ working on sustainability content. Myself and…
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SLT Susnet Meeting 29/11/2023

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29 Nov 2023
by
Susie Martin
The SLT Sustainability network meets monthly online, and we aim to share some notes about what we discussed here on our networks page. We will share below some highlights from Novembers meeting. In…
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Reducing CO2e waste through implementing remanufactured harmonic scalpels in laparoscopic surgery and replacing disposable surgical gowns with reusable surgical gowns

Created on
28 Nov 2023
by
Krithea Baker
Project completed as part of the Hampshire Hospitals Green Team Competition 2023. Team members: Laura Vale, Senior Operating Department Practitioner Krithea Baker, Recovery Nurse…
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Systems thinking to create change

Created on
22 Nov 2023
by
Rachel Baker
“We cannot accept things the way they are because business-as-usual is leading to earth systems collapse.” George Monbiot. This blog post is written in response to the discussion at Exeter…
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Planet Centred Care - BMJ Podcast Series

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21 Nov 2023
by
Jennifer Nixon
The BMJ has recently published a 5-episode podcast series titled Planet Centred Care, which covers a range of themes related to sustainable healthcare. These include why sustainable healthcare is…
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SLT practice & global practice

Created on
13 Nov 2023
by
Sivan Coleman
I have a confession – I spend a large amount of my (bus) travel time consumed with a single thought – what message can I paint on my top to make people stop and take climate change seriously? “The…
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New article: Time to act sustainably: Why can’t we wait any longer?

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11 Nov 2023
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Patricia de Oliveira Furukawa
I share with you a recently published article with reflections on the need for health services and professionals implement sustainable actions. I hope you appreciate.
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Sustainable Practices in Paediatric SaLT

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9 Nov 2023
by
Lilias Jeffery
In paediatric speech therapy, one impactful way we can promote sustainability is through the thoughtful use of materials. Opt for reusable tools like whiteboards and digital resources for…
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Surgical set rationalisation

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8 Nov 2023
by
Nicole Fletcher
NHSE working with the Health Innovation North West Coast and Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust have developed a reproducible process for hospitals to rationalise surgical sets, reducing carbon intensive…