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journal call out

Created on
4 Oct 2023
by
Mike Tomson
I've been alerted by a friend to a special issue of his journal on climate resilient health systems (i.e. how do we adapt healthcare and health systems in the face of climate change) Call for…
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Metered Dose Inhaler Recycling Scheme

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2 Oct 2023
by
Nuala Hampson
Grundon recycling service have launched a nationwide collection and recycling service for metered dose inhalers. See the announcement here and details of the scheme here. At present the scheme is…
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Call for green endoscopy case studies

Created on
2 Oct 2023
by
Ayoma Ratnappuli
Dear Network Members, We at CSH are working with e-learning for health to create a Green Endoscopy module. We are looking for case studies of green endoscopy in practice which we could shine a…
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CQC Research on Medicine Sustainability

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2 Oct 2023
by
Nuala Hampson
The CQC Medicines Optimisation Team has secured funding for research to drive innovation and accelerate improvement in medicines sustainability. This project will deliver a suite of products to…
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Scottish Paediatric Society Prize for Climate Change

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2 Oct 2023
by
Rosie Spooner
The Scottish Paediatric Society Prize for Research related to the Effect of Climate Change on Children and Young People. Climate change is a major risk for the future to children and young…
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HCPC's new published sustainability statement

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2 Oct 2023
by
Ka Yan Hess
Hello everyone Just see HCPC has published their own sustainability statement after their consultation earlier this year. See it on their website. An encouraging step and we shall all keep a…
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SLTSusnet 27/09/23 Meeting Notes

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30 Sep 2023
by
Talie Smith
We had 8 Attendees at our event this month all SLT’s from a variety of areas: Paediatric SLT, Adult Acute, Adult progressive Neuro, Student SLT’s, retired SLT, ALD and Autism diagnostics. Focus…
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Eliminating plastic patient property bags

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28 Sep 2023
by
Tracy Lyons-Blake
Hi all, Sharing a poster from North York General Hospital, in Toronto, Canada, showing the environmental impacts of eliminating plastic bags from a surgical/endoscopy patient pathway. Thanks to…
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Green Minds: Healthcare Staff and the Climate Crisis

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28 Sep 2023
by
Rachael Ward
A multi-disciplinary collaboration workshop.This free event is open to everyone. The event focuses on healthcare staff and the climate emergency and aims to explore the links between staff…
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Dietary interventions for Respiratory Health

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27 Sep 2023
by
Laura-Jane Smith
It's 2 weeks since the incredible VegMed 2023 conference, bringing together international experts on the benefits of a whole grain plant-based diet for both personal and planetary health. There is a…