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Reusable CT markers

Created on
18 Jun 2024
by
Rachel Tighe
Hi We currently use Beekley CT SPOT markers for our Radiotherapy planning scans but use reusable orientation markers. Does anyone else use reusable CT markers? Rachel
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Avoidable Medicines Waste in Care Homes

Created on
11 Jun 2024
by
Nuala Hampson
Dear all, We need your help in commenting and voting for our proposed a project idea for theThe Health Foundation-funded Q exchange programmeMedicine Waste in Care Homes: Reducing Social and…
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Climate-Conscious Recommendations for Pharmacy from Choosing Wisely

Created on
16 May 2024
by
Nuala Hampson
Choosing Wisely & Climate Action Reducing unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures is an opportunity to benefit both patients and the planet. The Choosing Wisely team have recently updated…
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Commercial medicines unit (CMU) contracts

Created on
10 May 2024
by
Emma Vittery
Has anyone had any success in challenging CMU contracts on the basis of carbon footprint? Or formally or informally fedback that this needs to considered more at tender?
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Medicines pots

Created on
10 May 2024
by
Sarah Cowans
Hi all, Is anyone using compostable/paper/cardboard medicines pots in their setting instead of plastic ones? I have a secondary care colleague who is interested in switching over what they give the…
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London Greener NHS Week May 2024

Created on
9 May 2024
by
Minna Eii
The London Greener NHS team will be running a Greener NHS Week, from Monday 13th May 2024 to Friday 17th May 2024. The events are virtual. The Green Week is aimed for healthcare staff to gain an…
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London Greener NHS Week May 2024

Created on
9 May 2024
by
Minna Eii
The London Greener NHS team will be running a Greener NHS Week, from Monday 13th May 2024 to Friday 17th May 2024. The events are virtual. The Green Week is aimed for healthcare staff to gain an…
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Chemotherapy waste

Created on
8 May 2024
by
Fatima Tahir
I am based in a cancer centre and trying to look at reducing oral chemotherapy waste, by potentially re-dispensing discontinued or deferred oral prescriptions. The waste usually comes from temporarily…
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NHS Consultation on Constitution including sustainability

Created on
8 May 2024
by
Jacqueline Gordon
Dear Colleagues, DHSC has published its consultation on the NHS Constitution . The NHS Constitution, last updated in 2015, has to be updated at least every 10 years by the Secretary of State for…
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Plastic waste

Created on
23 Apr 2024
by
Sara Martin
Working in theatre we use alot of plastic, especially on the scrub side. I was wondering has any other hospital worked out a safe and environmentally friendly was to recycle these plastics or another…