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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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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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GPhC Learning Outcomes - Sustainability

Created on
26 Jun 2023
by
Minna Eii
The Pharmacy Schools Council UK has officially endorsed the document initiated by Sustainability in Pharmacy Education (SPE) group last week. See attached PDF file for how environmental sustainability…
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Recyclable PPE

Created on
19 Jun 2023
by
Sarah Brooks
Recycling our PPE is one way to reduce our carbon footprint. Look at what this Cork team have been getting up to with compostable PPE…
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Clean Air Day!

Created on
15 Jun 2023
by
Tracy Lyons-Blake
Hi all, A reminder that today is Clean Air Day 2023! Annually, air pollution causes nearly 40,000 UK deaths & sends millions into hospital, creating demand for healthcare, and pertinent to us,…
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Denaturing medication

Created on
15 Jun 2023
by
Jessica Moorhouse
Hello, I’m looking for evidence or information on the need to denature medication prior to disposal. I have occasionally observed pots of jelly like substances used to inject surplus medication…
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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…
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Reusable suture packs in the ED

Created on
31 May 2023
by
Frances Balmer
We're delighted to hear from Dr Hannah Webb at the RCEM Sustainable Emergency Care Study Day, presenting how she re-introduced reusable suture packs to the ED. Join us…