Resource library

This was a very research-rich event which clearly put climate change on the health 'to-do' list. The All Party Parliamentary Group on Climate Change (one of the organisers) has produced a good summary…

This 2008 study found that populations exposed to greener environments also enjoy lower levels of income deprivation related health inequality.

This study audited the introduction of recycling of paper and cardboard within an operating theatre. All waste within a single operating theatre was collected by a dedicated team for 20 surgical…

Colour poster / leaflet giving 10 practical steps to improve the sustainability of a dental service - please feel free to use and share. Developed by HEKSS Dental Sustainability Scholars 2015-16,…

There are some wonderful fact sheets on plant based eating on this website, including simple healthy meal swaps which will really help people to take that first step to increasing the plant-based…

Slides from workshop at 2017 annual RCOT conference (session 67).

Interesting article introducing the theme of climate change and health and highlighting the important advocacy role of health professionals

A simple two-minute animated introduction to the Eat Lancet commission and how a healthy diet can save the planet.

A useful resource about how to teach on social (including environmental) determinants of health. See case study 6 in particular!

Environmentalism in surgical practice. Weiss, A et al. Current Problems in Surgery. April 2016; 53 (4): 165-205 A long article, but worth taking time to read. It provides a really good breakdown of…