Resource library

Excel-based carbon calculator designed to allow Living Kidney Donation services to measure the carbon footprint of their assessment pathway, identify key carbon hotspots, and reassess emissions after…

Project completed as part of the National Green Maternity Challenge 2024-25 by the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS FT (NNUHFT) team.Reducing the impact of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy -…

This case study outlines the implementation and impact of Theatre Badge Hats: reusable scrub caps with detachable name badges at Musgrove Park Hospital, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Designed to…

BMJ Sustainable Practice article describing the benefits of prescribing pills (tablets, capsules etc) rather than liquid. Key points: Pills are likely to have a reduced environmental impact…

Prescriptions form 60% of the NHS primary care’s carbon footprint. Overprescribing and polypharmacy are common, and worsen quality of care. Appropriate deprescribing is not harmful, can reduce falls,…

Case study on the impact of Revolution-ZERO, who aim to displace single use medical textiles by designing and delivering reusable, compliant, and traceable solutions that reduce waste, lower…

Objectives We sought to review studies that examine healthcare professionals’ and students’ knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding medication disposal. We also explore recommendations and…

An actionable roadmap to improve medicine utilisation and reduce waste

Well worth a read by anyone involved in prescribing, deprescribing and caring for patients with multiple long term conditions. This NIHR alert is a "plain English" summary of a number of recent…

Project completed as part of the National Green Maternity Challenge 2024-25 by the team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.Team members:Dr Thomas Liney, Specialty trainee in Obstetrics &…