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NHS Consultation on Constitution including sustainability

Created on
8 May 2024
by
Jacqueline Gordon
Dear Colleagues, DHSC has published its consultation on the NHS Constitution . The NHS Constitution, last updated in 2015, has to be updated at least every 10 years by the Secretary of State for…
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Nature degradation could cause a 12% loss to UK GDP

Created on
2 May 2024
by
Jacqueline Cutting
New research led by the Green Financial Institute has found that damage to the natural environment is also harming the economy and could lead to a loss of 12% to UK GDP. The UK is one of the most…
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JOB OPPORTUNITY! Nature Rehabilitation Ranger Role 🌳

Created on
2 May 2024
by
Ian Mackenzie
NHS Lothian Charity are searching for an inspiring ranger to enhance the biodiversity and accessibility of Astley Ainslie Hospital and other key sites. Working in partnership with NHS teams,…
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Register now for fully funded trees!

Created on
2 May 2024
by
Harriet White
We are now accepting new expressions of interest for the NHS Forest tree schemes for 2024-25. This year, we're offering three exciting options: New and improved tree bundles ranging from 10…
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We're Hiring! Green Space for Health Programme Director (Maternity Cover)

Created on
29 Apr 2024
by
Rachael Ward
Full role description here. This is an exciting senior role for an environmentally committed leader to cover maternity leave. We are looking for someone who can take strategic oversight of our…
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Plastic waste

Created on
23 Apr 2024
by
Sara Martin
Working in theatre we use alot of plastic, especially on the scrub side. I was wondering has any other hospital worked out a safe and environmentally friendly was to recycle these plastics or another…
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Reducing The Environmental Impact Of Head And Neck Radiotherapy Treatment  

Created on
10 Apr 2024
by
Louise Davey-Hewins
Hi all, We are working on a project to reduce the environmental impact of the Head and neck radiotherapy pathway at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and have created a Patient experience survey to gather…
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Tree Planting and Conservation within Occupational Therapy

Created on
28 Mar 2024
by
Harriet White
Technical instructor in the Occupational Therapy Department, Alex Watkins, spoke to me about some projects he's been leading at Langdon Hospital. Alex initially led projects in the woodworking…
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CASCADES Publishes Sustainable Occupational Therapy Playbook

Created on
25 Mar 2024
by
Ben Whittaker
CASCADES (Creating a Sustainable Canadian Health System in a Climate Crisis) have published the Sustainable Occupational Therapy playbook, which is available here. This playbook provides background…
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Nature Based Interventions in a Cornish Woodland

Created on
13 Mar 2024
by
Harriet White
I caught up with Peta Temple who's been working on a groundbreaking project involving a four-acre woodland site adjacent to Liskeard’s Community Hospital. Plans are in place to transform it into a…