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The 2013 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has caused renewed concern amongst both clinicians and health policy-makers. Climate change has not slowed but is continuing at an…
"No time for the recommended 30 minutes of exercise a day? But have you got time for illness? Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for cancer and a bigger risk factor for coronary heart…
Case study: a service line analysis of Nottinghamshire Healthcare's carbon footprint.
Service lines provide a means of organising clinical activities and linking expenditure to patient conditions…
Developed by Equinox service users with guidance from Equinox medical staff, the leaflets provide advice and guidance for dealing with extreme hot and cold weather.
The leaflets offer tailored…
In this BMJ article Ray Moynihan explores early preparations for a low carbon health system, including setting out 10 goals for greening hospitals and health systems.
Increased walking and cycling in urban areas and reduced use of private cars could have positive effects on many health outcomes. Within 20 years, reductions in the prevalences of type 2 diabetes,…
This is a really good checklist for you to try and reduce the carbon footprint of the practice. I found it on the resource page for the NHS Sustainability Day.
Carbon champion checklist, developed in UCLH. All hospitals, clinics & GP practices are encouraged to carry out a snap-shot audit on NHS Sustainability Day of Action - 28 March 2012.More checklists…