Resource library

Interested in becoming a SHErepresentative for your university? We are looking for students and staff to join our growing network. This resourceis a breakdown ofwhat therole involves and what we are…

I am an anaesthetist and recently visited the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare while on sabbatical. Thank you to Rachel and Frances for meeting with me. I have attached a copy of a behaviour change…

This paper proposes an adaptation of the concept of value in healthcare and puts forwarda practical framework for incorporating sustainability into mainstream Quality Improvement methodologies:the…

This (open access) paper compares the carbon footprint of 3 operating theatres (UK, US and Canada). It is really interesting to see how different institutional practices influence the carbon…

Marc Beaumont, sustainability lead from Hull University teaching hospital explains how his multi-disciplinary team achieved an 87% reduction in their Entonox emissions with an additional cost saving…

Project completed as part of the 2017 Southampton Green Team Competition Setting/Patient Group: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) Issue to be addressed: Patient in CICU did not routinely…

As part of an elective placement experience with the CSH and the University of Nottingham we were tasked to review the literature on nursing and biodiversity and create a round-up of the literature…

This study audited the introduction of recycling of paper and cardboard within an operating theatre. All waste within a single operating theatre was collected by a dedicated team for 20 surgical…

The University of Westminster has published an excellent explanatory document on social prescription. It's a fantastic end to end resource with explanations of terminology, structures, different types…

Background: Global environmental change is associated with significant health threats. The medical profession can address this challenge through advocacy, health system adaptation and workforce…