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The National Health Service (NHS) faces an urgent need to address the environmental and financial impacts associated with the use of single-use medical devices. Transitioning to reusable medical…
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September 2025
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Mortimer, F., Cameron, D., Hillson, R., McLean, R., Bhutta, M., Llewellyn, C., Tabakov, P. & Robinson, A.
Community Transformation: Wound care at point-of-careProject completed as part of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL) Green Team Competition 2025.Team members:Elaine McDowell, Head of Business…
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September 2025
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Elaine McDowell, Head of Business Development & Transformation
Improving Theatre Sustainability by rationalising the use of Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems (AGSS) and Ventilation SystemsProject completed as part of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL) Green…
Reusable diathermy return electrodes (pads).Project completed as part of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL) Green Team Competition 2025.Team members:Miss Naomi Mackenzie, Consultant Surgeon, Royal…
Why you should read this article:To enhance your understanding of your role in mitigating the environmental costs of providing careTo reflect on how you could lead quality improvement projects aimed…
This report outlines considerations for a transition to reusable slide sheets in a hospotal. Potential financial, carbon and social impacts have been considered.This report forms part of a larger…
This study presents the carbon footprint of the In-Centre Haemodialysis (ICHD) patient pathway in Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, mapping emissions across key stages of treatment. It highlights the…
This study from Doncaster Renal Services evaluated reducing haemodialysis machine heat disinfection to once daily, instead of multiple cycles, to save energy and water. The team monitored infection…
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May 2025
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Poudyal, L., Long, L., Lockley, L., Choo, S., Kaki, S.
This Leeds study evaluated switching haemodialysis acid concentrate from 1:33 to 1:44 dilution to reduce environmental impact. By using a more concentrated solution, each canister produced more…
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May 2025
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Matusaitiene, J., Jones, P., Simpson, T., Choo, S., Lockley, L., Wright, M., Gullapudi, L.
This project from Bradford renal services evaluated reducing the frequency of haemodialysis machine heat disinfections to cut energy and water use. Heat disinfection is essential for safety but is…
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May 2025
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Orlando, A., Bajet, L., McCarthy, J., Choo, S,. Lockley, L., Stoves, J.