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Water is a dwindling natural resource and potable water is wrongly considered an unlimited resource. Dialysis, particularly hemodialysis, is a water-hungry treatment that impacts the environment. The…
Published date
April 2023
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Mohamed Ben Hmida, Tahar Mechichi, Giorgina Barbara Piccoli, Mohamed Ksibi
A video, for patients, explaining four simple inhaler and environment changes: daily preventer inhaler use as prescribed, correct inhaler technique, changing to a lower-carbon inhaler, and taking used…
Hemodialysis wastewater contains high concentrations of ammonia nitrogen and phosphorus. Recovery of these nutrients as soil fertilizers represents an interesting opportunity to ensure a sustainable…
A collection of case studies to celebrate the first year of Greener Primary Care Wales. Case studies include examples from GP, dental practice, community pharmacies and eye care. Lots of useful…
This project was completed as part of the Northamptonshire 2022 Green Team Competition
Read our sustainability project on the positive impact reducing the administration of unnecessary doses of…
Published date
March 2023
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Leeanne Hardy: Senior Sister, Quality Service and Improvement, Critical Care
Project completed as part of the Swansea Bay University Health Board Green Team competition (October - December 2022). One of our entries was from our Pharmacy Team who looked to incorporate…
SusQI project completed as part of the Hywel Dda University Health Board Green Team Competition from September 2022-January 2023.
The NHS Wales Decarbonisation Strategic Delivery Plan, launched…
Project completed as part of The SFERIC Programme, a Sustainability Fellowship for Engagement, Research, Innovation and Coordination.
Project Lead: Jackie Reynolds, Pharmacist Prescriber at…
Published date
March 2023
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ackie Reynolds, Pharmacist Prescriber at Oakfield St Surgery and Medicines Management Primary Care Respiratory Lead Pharmacist Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
The health care sector is a resource-intensive industry, consuming significant amounts of water and energy, and producing a multitude of waste. Health care providers are increasingly implementing…
