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The occupational therapist at Clare Ward in South London restarted a weekly walking group to nearby parks and green spaces. A previous walking group had been put on pause after the volunteer running…
Staff from Carbis and Perran Wards at Longreach House in Cornwall assessed a green walking group activity for inpatient adults. Patients were assessed for fitness for this activity; walks with trained…
An online survey of sustainability in renal units was carried out in Autumn 2009. Results were presented as individualised slide sets sent to Local Representatives for discussion to colleagues, and…
Severn Deanery sustainability scholar, Dr. Sara Vogan, supervised by CSH, has produced seven Top Tips for GPs to be more sustainable. The recommendations were presented as a prize-winning poster…
Staff at Bethlem Royal Hospital initiated this forest walking group for patients from units across the site to use green spaces within the hospital's grounds. This group encourages mindfulness and…
This project was started by staff at Warneford Hospital from the psychology, well-being, and occupational therapy departments for the secure acute ward for men along with other interested wards.…
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Greener Pharmacy Toolkit was launched in April 2025 to support pharmacy staff to reduce their carbon footprint as well as save money and improve services. The…
Project completed as part of the 2023-4 Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Green Team Competition.
Team members
Holly Slyne - Assistant director infection prevention and control…
Published date
March 2024
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by
Holly Slyne - Assistant director infection prevention and control (IPC) and Janet Jousiffe -Deputy falls prevention coordinator
The occupational therapy assistants at the Priestley Unity in Dewsbury started a green walking group for their ward patients. This was intended as a way to reduce boredom on the ward and to promote…