Week 3 and we're focusing on PPE. PPE can be life-saving when used correctly, but used unnecessary use carries a huge environmental and financial cost.
Two actions on the GreenED framework address…
I’m sharing this Environmental Report as an example of what is achievable at a small-ish health and social care organisation such as Chiltern Music Therapy. The detail will be fairly specific to…
We are seeking new co-leads for the education network. We are aiming to have a group of co-leads representing the MDT and across the UK and Europe. If you are a GP, nurse or AHP with a role in…
For Week 2 of the "Team Up with Green ED" campaign, we're focusing on nitrous oxide use in the ED.
Nitrous has a huge global warming potential, nearly 300x that of CO2.
This joint…
Some great ideas on how to start turning your ED green in this @RCEMLearning blog by RCEM Environmental Specialist Interest Group (ESIG) member Dr Helen Wilkins, reflecting on her experiences on…
I've just attended an RCSLT webinar about the new SLT professional development framework an thought i'd share some bits from it.
This framework contains five core components. One of these core…
For our first week of "Team Up with GreenED" we're focusing on how to set up a green group in your Emergency Department. This is so vital that it’s action #1 on the GreenED framework. It makes the…
On 10th July we started a 10 week campaign "10 week Team Up with GreenED" with the aim of helping EDs start their sustainability journey.
Each week we're selecting one action from the GreenED…
I'm thrilled to announce that GreenED is now live at greened.rcem.ac.uk
The website carries all the details of the GreenED programme and how to get involved, and a wealth of resources including the…
Highlighting the Round Our Way report "NHS Overheating" released this month which details the impact heatwaves have on hospitals and health.
And related press report here.
You can also catch up…