Greener Practice have launced an asthma toolkit designed to help GP practices improve outcomes for patients with asthma whilst also reducing carbon emissions. It will help practices achieve the PCN…
Professionalism and Sustainability
For the first time our professional body, RCSLT has mentioned sustainability in its 5 year strategy.
Among its declaration of commitments the RSCSLT now…
Many of us have been involved in a quality improvement (QI) project at some point. This project is likely to have reported data and outcomes, particularly the benefits to patients. But did it mention…
In view of the significant contribution Inhalers make to the NHS carbon footprint, CSH have developed a new course focused on Sustainable Respiratory Care. I wonder if you would be interested in…
Have you seen that RCSLT have a new page on their website about sustainability and the environment? Check it out (we even get a mention!)
https://www.rcslt.org/about-us/rcslt-and-the-environment/
This new review shows a positive link between greenspace and blood pressure. Meta-analysis showed a decrease in blood pressure and risk of hypertension in a greater greenspace living…
Hi All,
Does anyone know of any research/studies that have looked at how the carbon footprint of tablet medication compares with the carbon footprint of liquid medication?
Many…
When I think of ‘Covid’ and ‘sustainability’, I immediately think ‘PPE’. Every orange bag that gets filled with single-use aprons, visors, gloves, gowns and masks (not to mention the plastic wrapping…
As SLTs we love to highlight how important communication is.
And communication is key to climate change issues.
Do you talk about it? If so….
WHAT are you communicating?
There is a lot…
On Monday 22 November for theGreenerNHS Estates and Facilities Spotlight Day, key staff from the National NHS Estates Team visited a number of projects showcasing Green NHS ideas. These…