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Re-usable caesarean section drapes

Created on
13 Jun 2024
by
Amy Manning
Is any using re-useable cs drapes in their hospital? We are considering using the 4 sided re-usable surgical drapes we use in gynaecology but I am not sure how we collect the fluid from a…
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Are you interested in finding out the carbon footprint of your maternity care pathway?

Created on
12 Jun 2024
by
Ingeborg Steinbach
The Royal College and Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Royal College of Midwives, the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare and the Sustainable Healthcare Coalition are partnering to improve the…
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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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Turning the tide on disposability in Women's Health

Created on
10 Jun 2024
by
Amy Manning
Join us for our next sustainable women's health network event on the 24th June between 7pm and 8pm. Topic -Consumables in O+G Talk 1 - Sustainable healthcare and the NHS supply chains, Prof…
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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

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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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GMC tribunal for doctor taking action on climate change

Created on
30 Apr 2024
by
Amy Manning
Dr Sarah Benn, who was arrested and imprisoned for holding a placard outside an oil refinery, was found guilty of professional misconduct by the GMC. She will find out whether she is to be struck off…