NHS Sustainability
Climate change: Report says ‘cut lamb and beef’
December 13, 2018
The number of sheep and cattle in the UK should be reduced by between a fifth and a half to help combat climate change, a report says. The shift is needed, the government’s advisory Committee on Climate Change (CCC) maintains, because beef and lamb produce most farm greenhouse gases. The report foresees an increase in […]
...read the full articlePopular Sheffield Practice reduces its carbon footprint and wins prestigious award
December 13, 2018
Dedicated staff at GP practice, Richmond Medical Centre, are celebrating after winning a prestigious environmental award. The popular centre, in the East of Sheffield, has won the the highly coveted Royal College of General Practitioners’ South Yorkshire Practice of the Year Award for its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. Dr Honey Smith, speaking […]
...read the full articleSurvey finds 92% of NHS Estate Managers believe Procurement Departments ignoring sustainability
November 6, 2018
A survey carried out by an independent campaign for the NHS has found significant failure from Boards to support sustainable development. The survey, conducted by The NHS Sustainability Day Campaign, found overwhelming evidence that healthcare professionals are struggling to get investment to drive efficiency within their organisation. Over twenty-six trusts within England participated in the […]
...read the full article£1.4 million UK Circular Plastics Flagship Projects Competition launched at inaugural UK Plastics Pact Summit
October 25, 2018
£1.4 million competition to support creative business ideas to stop plastic being thrown away. New WRAP reports show stakeholders opportunities to improve plastic use and recycling. First UK Plastics Pact Summit highlights six-month achievements and showcases Roadmap towards 2025. Summit comes ahead of first Green GB Week* to stimulate action and awareness of green growth. […]
...read the full articleSurvey finds 92% of NHS Estate Managers believe Procurement Departments ignoring sustainability
October 17, 2018
A survey carried out by an independent campaign for the NHS has found significant failure from Boards to support sustainable development. The survey, conducted by The NHS Sustainability Day Campaign, found overwhelming evidence that healthcare professionals are struggling to get investment to drive efficiency within their organisation. Over twenty-six trusts within England participated in the […]
...read the full articleR&D for running NHS Estates must be stepped up, conference told
October 11, 2018
The amount of innovation, research and development put into running National Health Service estates in a more joined-up and efficient manner is “woefully light”, delegates at the Healthcare Estates conference heard this morning. Simon Corben, director and head of profession, NHS estates and facilities efficiency and productivity division, told attendees: “From an infrastructure point of […]
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