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This report examines how embedding public health within local authorities has impacted upon work to reduce carbon emissions and protect areas vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The authors…
NHS Clinical Commissioners have launched a new publication: Delivering a healthier future: How CCGs are leading the way on prevention and early diagnosis.
The report showcases a range of innovative…
This guide supports commissioners, local health authorities and providers to think broadly, but practically, about building sustainable, resilient communities that have the potential, over time,…
Created on
28 Oct 2015 •
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The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare & Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health
Nephrologist,Charlie Tomson, gives an overview of the challenge of reducingcarbon in the NHS and potential solutions - from energy and waste reduction to Sustainable Care Pathways.
Setting/Patient Group: Trust-wide
Issue to be addressed:
Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital NHS Trust estimate procurement of more than one million syringes in 2013 representing…
Key learning point
By redirecting clean reject water to the boiler house for steam production, the hospital achieves significant water savings, reduced sewerage costs, and greenhouse gas…
Created on
1 Jul 2013 •
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Daniel Speakman, Staff Nurse, University Hospitals of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
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…
This case study was joint winner of the 2013 Green Nephrology Awards.
The project was implemented by a multi professional team, comprising Gary Carlisle (ward manager), David Croft (chief renal…