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Association between greenspace and blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Created on
24 Jan 2022
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Jacqueline Cutting
This new review shows a positive link between greenspace and blood pressure. Meta-analysis showed a decrease in blood pressure and risk of hypertension in a greater greenspace living…
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Sustainability Fellowship

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18 Jan 2022
by
Kate Crossland
Great PallCareSusNet meeting this morning. Plenty to think about! First up, amazing opportunity to spend a year working on Sustainability as a Fellowship. Open for applications until 23rd…
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medication, readmission, and sustainabilty

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16 Dec 2021
by
Kate Crossland
Reading this article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2784184 which shows no improvement in readmisison rates after reconciliation of medicines during hospital stay.…
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Any research comparing the carbon footprint of tablet and liquid medication?

Created on
6 Dec 2021
by
Rosie Hillson
Hi All, Does anyone know of any research/studies that have looked at how the carbon footprint of tablet medication compares with the carbon footprint of liquid medication? Many…
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Survey: current environmental action in Palliative Care

Created on
29 Nov 2021
by
Kate Crossland
Trying to be greener at work in palliative care? Let us know! Survey here: https://forms.gle/VnKRH8mCHw66giae9 We can share practice and use this to help other palliative care teams. Tell us…
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some examples of sustainable initiatives

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25 Nov 2021
by
Kate Crossland
Hi all! Starting us off with some examples of sustainability in action. Here's a recent news story from a…
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National NHS Estates Team visit Green NHS Projects on Estates and Facilities Spotlight Day

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23 Nov 2021
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Jacqueline Cutting
On Monday 22 November for theGreenerNHS Estates and Facilities Spotlight Day, key staff from the National NHS Estates Team visited a number of projects showcasing Green NHS ideas. These…
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Widely adopted pre-eclampsia test has additional environmental benefits

Created on
16 Nov 2021
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Jacqueline Cutting
Summary Routine use of a blood test to rule out pre-eclampsia which is keeping thousands of pregnant women safe and out of hospital, as well as reducing NHS costs, has carbon reduction…
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Launch of online Carbon Calculator for GP practices

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3 Nov 2021
by
Matthew Sawyer
The Sustainable Healthcare Coalition is pleased to invite you to the launch of a significant new development designed to help GP practices easily measure their carbon footprint and identify their…
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CFMS HEART: NATIONAL REPORT ON PLANETARY HEALTH EDUCATION 2021

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13 Sep 2021
by
Heather Baid
The Canadian Federation of Medical Students Health and Environment Adaptive Reponse Task Force recently released this report: CFMS HEART: National Report on Planetary Health Education…