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This report outlines considerations for a transition to reusable containers in place of single use tray wrap for surgical sets. Potential financial, carbon and social impacts have been considered.…
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May 2025
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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
This report outlines the current practice of bronchoscopes use in Cambridge as well as impacts of using reusable bronchoscopes in comparison to single-use scopes. It also includes learning on…
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May 2025
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Katie Sell, Richard Hales, Lina Solanki, Brigid Boultbee, Ruth Jackson
Report into the financial and carbon savings from reusable vs single use patient warming options. In this we have also surveyed staff about what they perceive to be the benefits and disadvantages of…
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April 2025
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Thompson, A., Cook, V., Topping, C. Finch, G., Ramani, S., Slyne, H., Pell, R.
Intergrating Environmental Sustainability Into Clinical LaboratoriesClinical laboratories operate around the clock, aiding health care providers in diagnosing, treating, and managing patient care.…
The toolkit was compiled by the Joint BASHH/BHIVA Sustainable Healthcare Special Interest Group and is co-badged by The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare.It is designed to spark change within your…
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April 2025
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Sustainable Health Special Interest Group (Joint BASHH/BHIVA)
A study has found that Bradford's clean air zone has reduced air pollution and saved the NHS approximately £30,700 monthly in its first year. The zone led to a 25% decrease in GP visits for…
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April 2025
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Teumzghi F. Mebrahtu, Gillian Santorelli, Tiffany C. Yang, James E. Tate, Sally Jones, John Wright, Rosemary R.C. McEachan
Upholstery2U repair and re-upholster worn equipment which would otherwise be thrown away saving money and waste. They work in many NHS Trusts across the UK through local hubs to reupholster quickly…
In light of the increasing use of single-use items in healthcare posing an environmental threat, Bupa, has launched a new global whitepaper - ‘Catalysing action on single-use items in healthcare’ –…
Project completed as part of the 2024/25 RUH Bath Green Team Competition.Team members:Sian Griffiths, Consultant Radiographer Urology Specialist, Hazel Clarke, Macmillan Radiotherapy Late Effects…
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February 2025
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Sian Griffiths, Consultant Radiographer Urology Specialist, Hazel Clarke, Macmillan Radiotherapy Late Effects Radiographer