Leading Sustainable Change Through Nursing and Midwifery Education: A Panel and Q&A

Join the Centre's Nursing and Midwifery Sustainability Network event to hear from three nurses leading sustainable change through education.

This panel and Q&A discussion will highlight the work of nurses in leading sustainability change through education. Bring along your questions, thoughts, and ideas

The Panel

Lucy Brown, the Centre's Development Director:
Lucy joined the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare in March 2024 initially as the Clinical Delivery Lead for the KitNewCare, part of the EU key funding programme for innovation and research to tackle climate change and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.  Lucy is now the Development Director for Centre for Sustainable Healthcare leading on partnerships and business development. Lucy is also the Head of Sustainability at Circle Health Group, leading the transformation across 54 hospitals to embed sustainable initiatives and cut carbon out of the health system.Lucy is dedicated to enabling and leading sustainable change in healthcare. She is a proud registered Children’s nurse, Visiting Fellow at the Health Business School at the Health Sciences University and an award winning senior clinical leader having held a number of Director of Nursing strategic posts across our health systems. Lucy has an MSc in Critical Care Nursing specialising in Paediatrics where she was awarded the Dorothy Clarke award for the most outstanding thesis for reducing barotrauma in intubated PICU patients. Lucy has authored her first book with Elsevier due for release next year - A Call to Action: A practical guide for nurses and midwives to lead sustainable change. Lucy brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and commitment to enabling nurses to lead sustainable healthcare change. 

Siobhan Parslow-Williams, Planetary Health Registered Nurse Specialist, and Sustainable Healthcare Academy Skills Coach at LDN:
LDN looks to create opportunities for individuals and organisations, through industry-focused training, world-class support, and apprenticeships.  Siobhan helps participants become sustainability champions, leading and supporting initiatives that deliver real, measurable impact. LDN Apprenticeships are open to all NHS colleagues helping to drive sustainability within their trust.

Michelle Inglis, Registered Nurse and Lecturer at University of Glasgow:
Michelle is passionate about the importance of sustainable healthcare to the nursing profession, including how this aligns with NMC code and plans. She has introduced and led the 'Impact of the Environment on Global Health' course Michelle as part of the Bachelor of Nursing Honours Programme, which focuses on the impact climate change has on global health, and inspiring nursing leadership for sustainable healthcare.