Royal College of Nursing activists were heading home to “green” their wards after training sessions at the Joint Reps conference last week. It was great to be invited along to the Joint…
What we eat typically represents about one quarter of our personal carbon footprint and of course it is also a major contributor to our health. Luckily a low carbon diet can be a healthy one too. A…
"If you want to go green, look after your health – a major operation compares to two short-haul flights." So says a recent blog on the Guardian website by Mike Berners-Lee. "... a big operation…
As the second week of the UK's major climate change trial begins, support from advocates for public health grows daily including from Jenny Griffiths OBE, Geoff Meaden and Cathy McCormack. The…
Exciting Innovative Sustainability Scholarship Opportunity - 2 Posts Available. The First in Primary Care in the UK. NHS EDUCATION –SOUTH WEST Severn Deanery School of Primary Care Purpose: The…
Saving energy in the form of electricity, gas and oil is at the heart of the 10:10 commitment and can result in significant financial savings.
On a personal level I have increased our loft insulation…
SAP is a new programme to support clinical teams in taking action for sustainability. Structured around two facilitated workshops, SAP helps front-line staff to learn about sustainable healthcare,…
As many of you will know, the Green Nephrology team had a busy time at the recent joint British Renal Society and Renal Association meeting in Manchester.
I’m grateful to Vifor for the invitation…
“Thanks to Green Nephrology, sustainability is now regarded as an integral part of quality. The work over the past year has caught the imagination of the whole kidney community and has launched a…
Over a weekend in April 15 enthusiastic students arrived in London having travelled from as far as Belgium and Belfast, eager to start an international Climate Change and Health programme with the…