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The RPS Greener Pharmacy Guides and Toolkit have been developed to help pharmacy staff reduce their carbon footprint, so that the pharmacy profession can play their part in addressing the current…
Benzodiazepines and z-drugs are commonly prescribed medications in a variety of psychiatric settings.The majority of inpatient benzodiazepine prescriptions are for >4 weeks (95.6%) and off-label…
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April 2025
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Lobo, M., Alriyahi, B., Salimkumar, R., Salwey, C. and Eltayeb, H.
Watch the talk by Lucy Brown, Clinical Lead, Sustainable Kidney Care ProjectIn this special update from the UK Sustainable Kidney Care Project, Clinical Lead Lucy Brown shares the latest on how kidney…
The Royal College of Surgeons recently released a document on sustainability in dentistry. I attended a course in Taunton in October 2023, where a pie chart indicated that CO2 emissions accounted for…
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
Despite the wealth of scientific research on the health-promoting values of nature in space, incorporating indoor plants in the design of healthcare facilities has significant challenges. Given the…
Project completed as part of the 2024 Coventry and Warwickshire Green Team Competition.Team membersAbbie Le-Blancq - ANC & MAU ward managerEmily Cornwall - Deputy Ops manager in maternity…
Great work here. Role of expert led community dermatology to avoid unnecessary referrals to hospital, saving appointments and reducing travel. Super well on your award!
Project completed as part of the National Green Maternity Challenge 2024-25 by the team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.Team members:Dr Thomas Liney, Specialty trainee in Obstetrics &…
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March 2025
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Dr Thomas Liney, Specialty trainee in Obstetrics & Gynaecology