We have recently changed over to reusable gowns for surgery after a successful trial. However the orthopaedic team are questioning their use for joint replacement surgery. Our laundry service meets…
Following another summer of record-breaking heat, join Wen, the Birth Companions Institute and Friends of the Earth for the launch of our new report, Heatwaves and Women: Why Rising Heat in the UK is…
Hello all,I’m excited to invite people from your communities to join WEN's Green Baby Train-the-Trainer Ambassador Programme. Please do pass onto your networks.This is an opportunity to become part of…
Dear Network Colleagues,I am doing some research into environmental impact differences (amongst other outcomes) between manual and robotic arm orthopaedic surgery (partial/total knee and total hip).I…
Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe hasextended the deadline for scientific posters and are welcoming submissions up until Wednesday 17 June for posters showcasing sustainable projects, research…
Hi I am trying to find solution that are sustainable for the Trendelenburg Patient Safety Positioning System. What do you use in your Hospital? Mine at the moment uses the Pink Pad. Thank you for your…
Dear colleague,I would like to invite you to participate in a study on overheating in paediatric hospitals and acute care settings during periods of hot weather for Greener NHS. This study is…
I wanted to share a relevant article just published in the British Journal of Music Therapy, hopefully people find it interesting: https://doi.org/10.1177/13594575261424466
What is climate adaptation? Climate adaptation is the process of adjusting to actual or expected climate and its effects in order to moderate harm or take advantage of beneficial opportunities.You are…
Hi,We are currently having to cover all our instrument trays with costly (22p /each) bags to transport the used instruments from theatre to CSSD. This is a requirement outlined by CQC as we don’t have…