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How can we move from understanding the environmental impact of peritoneal dialysis to taking meaningful, sustainable action?In this recorded session, part of the Sustainable Kidney Care Monthly…
What’s the environmental cost of delivering dialysate—and how can we redesign the system?In this recorded session from the Sustainable Kidney Care Network, two brilliant early-career researchers…
The British Dietetic Association’s Kidney Dietitian Specialist Grouphas developed a brilliant resource:“Healthy Eating with CKD”– a practical, evidence-based guide designed especially for non-renal…
🌱 Environmental Nephrology and Sustainable Kidney Care – ERA Neph-Manual 2025 Chapter SummaryThis foundational chapter, authored by Maaike van Gelder, Frances Mortimer, Peter Blankestijn, and Karin…
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June 2025
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van Gelder M, Mortimer F, Blankestijn P and Gerritsen K
“All QI needs to include sustainability.” This is not an add-on—it’s essential.Two leading NHS Trusts—Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and South Warwickshire University NHS…
In our monthly Kidney Care Sustainability Networkevent, we explore innovative approaches to building greener kidney care. This month, we dive into one of the most debated topics in nephrology:…
This report outlines the current practice and use of blood pressure cuffs at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, and quantifies potential impacts of transitioning more fully to use of…
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May 2025
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A. Walters, S Hill, Clinical Procurement Specialists, M Still, Senior Matron IPC, N Gibbard, Matron
This report outlines considerations for a transition to reusable tray wrap in place of single use tray wrap for surgical sets. Potential financial, carbon and social impacts have been considered.This…
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May 2025
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Victoria Williams, Procurement Specialist, Krithea Baker - Recovery Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Irmak shared a compelling look into the development of an implantable artificial kidney, focusing on the design of membranes that integrate with the body's vascular system and support real-time…
Project completed as part of the Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Green Team Competition 2024-25.Team members:Jasmine Lowdon (Band 6 IPC nurse, Project Co-ordinator/Project lead)Holly Slyne…
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May 2025
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Jasmine Lowdon (Band 6 IPC nurse), Holly Slyne (Associate Director of Infection Prevention & Control), Mary Reynolds (Project Admin Support) and Athira Sreelatha (HCA)
