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This framework has been developed as a practical tool for service development or commissioning of sustainable mental health services. It comprises four sections, each of which tackles one of the four…
Environmentalism in surgical practice. Weiss, A et al. Current Problems in Surgery. April 2016; 53 (4): 165-205
A long article, but worth taking time to read. It provides a really good breakdown of…
This occasional paper is making the case for using patient-level information and costing systems (PLICS) and service line reporting (SLR) for carbon accounting purposes.
Determining the carbon footprint of specific health care activities such as cataract surgery allows the assessment of associated emissions and identifies opportunities for reduction.
This is the…
Global resources are finite; as this becomes more apparent the concept of sustainability in healthcare is becoming more important. Ophthalmology is no exception and this paper has been created by a…
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) has released three new Climate Change and Health Position Statements, promoting policies to deliver the health benefits of climate action. The…
Chen, M., Zhou, R., Du, C. et al. Int Urol Nephrol (2016). doi:10.1007/s11255-016-1418-5
This study aimed to determine the carbon footprints of peritoneal dialysis (PD) with the different…
A toolkit to helpgeneral practices improve their sustainability and environmental impact,and reduce their practice expenses.
The toolkit is supported by the Royal College of General Practitioners…
A ten-point summary of best practice for mental health teams to improve respiratory outcomes for people with mental health problems developed by the London Respiratory Network. This matters…
Programme andslidepresentations from the launch ofthe JCP-MH Guidance for Commissioners of Financially, Environmentally and SociallySustainable Mental Health Services, on 27th October 2015.