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Plymouth UK Launch of NurSusTOOLKIT

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17 Mar 2017
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Janet Richardson
We still have a few places available for the UK launch of the NurSusTOOLKIT in Plymouth on 2nd May 2017, see details on the Plymouth Universityevents calendar at:…
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NUS webinar/teleconference: sustainability and health

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9 Mar 2017
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As part of our Green Impact programme, we deliver monthly webinars on aspects of our work. On Wednesday 15th March, 4pm, we will be delivering one on sustainability and health. If you, or anyone…
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Sustainability input to GMC Medical Licensing Assessment consultation

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20 Feb 2017
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Frances Mortimer
Opportunity to embed sustainability in medical school curricula! The GMC is running a consultationon plans to establish a UK-wide Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) - standardising the final…
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Interactive body map: physical inactivity and the risks to your health

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31 Jan 2017
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Jacqueline Cutting
This interactive body map summarises how physical inactivity can affect health conditions. https://theconversation.com/interactive-body-map-physical-inactivity-and-the-risks-to-your-health-68157 It…
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National health organisations make their commitments to sustainable development

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30 Jan 2017
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Ingeborg Steinbach
The Department of Health and eight major health organisations have stated their organisational commitments to deliver a socially and environmentally sustainable health and care system. The…
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Delivering High Value Healthcare

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26 Jan 2017
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I attended an interesting conference recently jointly hosted by the OECD and the King’s Fund on, “Delivering High Value Healthcare” on the 10thJanuary 2017 which followed on from the, “Tackling…
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Sweet drinks levy consultation

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8 Dec 2016
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It can be a depressing business looking at the food and drink that’s on sale in hospitals, a problem for patients and relatives but also staff. Few have the time to go beyond hospital walls to find…
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Job Vacancy at the Sustainable Development Unit

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23 Nov 2016
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Ingeborg Steinbach
The Sustainable Development Unit of NHS and PH England (SDU) is looking for a Sustainability Projects Analyst & Programme Manager. A unique opportunity has arisen for a highly capable and committed…
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Interest in the e-learning module at the European Association of Dental Public Health Annual Conference 2016!

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17 Oct 2016
by
Devika Vadher
Delivering a poster and oral presentation on development of the e-learning module "An introduction to sustainable dentistry and measuring carbon in healthcare" generated interest from the wider…
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US nursing union's support for action on climate change and health

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13 Oct 2016
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I have just learned that the US nursing union, National Nurses United (NNU), 2015 Resolution Booklet includes a section on 'Environmental & Climate Justice'. The full text is very comprehensive and…