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Forestry England’s new, free to access, short online training module, Feel Good in the Forest champion training, is for anyone working to support others with their health and wellbeing. The Feel Good…
There is growing activity and interest in nature-based community initiatives around the United Kingdom, which help people connect with each other, their local areas, and with the natural world. Such…
Sometimes it seems the sustainability tasks we face are so enormous it's difficult to know where to start.This little table hopefully gives some ideas as to what we can do in our professional and/or…
Project completed as part of the 2024 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Green Team Competition.Team members:Melanie Broach, MSK Therapy Team Lead RHCHKathryn Cartwright, MSK Therapy Team Lead…
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December 2024
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Melanie Broach and Kathryn Cartwright, MSK Therapy Team Leads
It is well established that the climate crisis threatens global public health, and the healthcare sector, tasked with protecting human well-being, is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.…
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December 2024
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Walsh, SJ., O'Leary, A., Bergin, C., Lee, S., Varley, A., Lynch, M.
The environmental impact of formula feeds, particularly infant formula, is significant and multifaceted, involving greenhouse gas emissions, land and water use, pollution, and resource depletion.…
If you missed our Tree Week talks about planting tree on healthcare sites, you can watch them again on the NHS Forest website.
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the…
Project completed as part of the 2024 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Green Team Competition.Team members:Helen Murphy – Trust Waste Facilities compliance managerRachael Aitken – Lead nurse…
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November 2024
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Helen Murphy – Trust Waste Facilities compliance manager and Rachael Aitken – Lead nurse for patient support services
Despite the wealth of scientific research on the health-promoting values of nature in space, incorporating indoor plants in the design of healthcare facilities has significant challenges. Given the…
The NHS Forest recently worked with theRSK groupto develop a myth-busting resource around tree planting. Many people think urban trees are a problem that is best avoided, but this new resource shows…
