Last week saw the publication of the new COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. It includes the following quote from section 2.4.2 under 'Resources and sustainability':"You should work as…
This is a must watchvideoabout the 2015Lancet commission on health and climate change.The 2015LancetCommission on Health and Climate Change maps out the impacts of climate change, and the necessary…
The authors of a new landmarkreportinthe Lancetdescribed mental health disorders as among the most dangerous of the “indirect” health effects of global warming.“It will get very bad,’’ predicts…
Why is it that doctors, whose aim it is to improve health are, with the emissions associated with delivering healthcare, adding significantly to the health threat posed by climate change? One reason…
The UK’s former top climate change diplomat urges the head of the oil company to become part of the solution to climate changeJohn Ashton's letter to Shell is a winner'Talk to us about how you will…
Members of Psych SusNet, with the support from the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare have written anOccasional Paperfor the Royal College of Psychiatriststitled:Sustainability in Psychiatry.It is…
Are you or your team doing anything to improve the sustainability of your practice for NHS Sustainability Day???Why don't you think about entering what you are doing for theRCPsych Sustainability…
Psychiatric Team of the Year: Outstanding contribution to sustainabilitySelf-nominations will be accepted in this category. Entries must be accompanied by a letter of support from the Chief Executive,…
Recovery Record: The sustainability of a smartphone application in facilitating recovery from an eating disorder. A patient’s perspective. I began using Recovery Record, as a form of “pre-therapy”,…
The UN ‘Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDGs), due to be launched later this year, will dominate the post-2015 UN development agenda. Given the increasing concerns from all quarters about continued…