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Open Consultation: Draft Green Surgery Report

Created on
3 Jul 2023
by
Catherine Floyd
Just a reminder that the deadline is this Friday 7th July to comment on The Green Surgery Project Report.The report will be an evidence-based guide and recommendations on how to mitigate the carbon…
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Heatwaves and health

Created on
3 Jul 2023
by
Frances Balmer
Highlighting the Round Our Way report "NHS Overheating" released this month which details the impact heatwaves have on hospitals and health. And related press report here. You can also catch up…
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GreenED Q&A - 18th July

Created on
1 Jul 2023
by
Frances Balmer
GreenED launches on 4th July. To support the launch we are holding an online Q&A session on 18th July 7-8pm This will give you the opportunity to raise any questions you may have about the…
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Reusable drapes and gowns

Created on
29 Jun 2023
by
Joyce Otieno
Good afternoon, Does anyone have experience with implementing reusable drapes and gowns? Would you be willing to share your specification and any learning outcomes. Best wishes. Joyce
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GreenED Launch 04/07/23

Created on
29 Jun 2023
by
Frances Balmer
We're really excited to announce GreenED will launch nationally on 4th July 2023 GreenED is an RCEM-led initiative to reduce the environmental impact of emergency departments. Pilot sites…
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NHS Scotland wins the Sustainable Healthcare Project of the Year 2023

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19 Jun 2023
by
Jacqueline Cutting
NHS Scotland has won the Sustainable Healthcare Project of the Year 2023 at the inaugural European Sustainable Healthcare Awards. Their winning project,Green Anaesthesia Scotland,works to reduce the…
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Reusable transfer sheet

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16 Jun 2023
by
James Self
We are looking for a reusable solution for patient transfer sheets in our Trust. Does anyone have any experience of a reusable washable product for transferring a patient? We currently use a single…
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Advocating for wider sustainable change

Created on
4 Jun 2023
by
Frances Balmer
It's not just about what we do inside our EDs. As healthcare professionals we hold a position of trust. We can use that influence to advocate for wider systemic change. With that in mind we're…
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Where to start - Top 10 Tips

Created on
3 Jun 2023
by
Frances Balmer
The hardest part can be knowing where to start. If you want to make your ED green but you're not sure where to begin, join us on our RCEM sustainability study day as Dr Helen Wilkins outlines her…
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Reducing unnecessary blood tests in the ED

Created on
1 Jun 2023
by
Frances Balmer
Reducing unnecessary blood tests saves emissions, money, staff time and improves the patient experience. Join us as Dr Frances Balmer discusses how we can reduce coagulation testing in the…