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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 outlines a quality improvement project assessing the impact of reducing dialysate flow rates in haemodialysis from 800 ml/hr to 500 ml/hr. The change was introduced to cut water and energy…

An outstanding innovation by Drs. Buller has enabled their clinic to achieve carbon neutrality - a hugely impressive milestone in sustainable healthcare! With the healthcare sector accounting for…

Case study submitted as part of Lancet Commission call for case studies. Team members / location: Wales, UK Issue: The healthcare sector contributes heavily to climate change, producing 4.4% of…

A project I did back in 2019/2020 looking at staff attitudes to sustainability at University Hospital Southampton. Over 1,100 responses. Mix of scale answer questions with some free text options…

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…

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…

Sometimes it seems the sustainability tasks we face are so enormous it's difficult to know where to start.This little table hopefully gives some ideas as to what we can do in our professional and/or…

In December 2021 JDS Evans Pharmacy was successfully selected to enrol in “Greener Primary Care '' pilot scheme. This is a framework and award scheme in Wales that encourages all sectors of primary…

Key learning point Light fitting change resulted in improved the energy efficiency leading to carbon reduction whilst improving illumination and saving finances. Setting/Patient Group:Renal Unit…