NHS Sustainability
TRUST RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD FOR PODIATRY SCHEME
May 20, 2019
LEEDS, UK, 16/5/19— 7th Sustainability Awards recognize achievements of NHS to improve environmental impacts. Hosted in Leeds on May 16th, awards celebrated efforts of over twenty-five Trusts, Hospitals and Organisations. Sandwell & West Birmingham scooped overall award for work on improving transport links in local area. Doctor Frank Swinton recognized for his work to drive down […]
...read the full articleCampaign calls for mandatory SDMP’s
May 9, 2019
The NHS Sustainability Campaign is calling for the government to make Sustainable Development Management Plans mandatory across the NHS. Currently an SDMP is only required to be in place as part of the NHS Standard contract. NHS Improvement and NHS England expect all NHS providers to have a Board approved SDMP as these plans are considered […]
...read the full article4.3 billion disposable menstrual products are used in the UK every year
April 29, 2019
A staggering 4.3 billion disposable menstrual products are used in the UK every year and a ‘conventional’ menstrual pad contains around the same amount of plastic as four carrier bags. Depending on where it ends up as waste, it could have a longer life-span than the person who uses it! What’s more, although no period […]
...read the full article9th Annual Sustainability Day takes place within the NHS
March 21, 2019
NHS needs to demonstrate its action on Climate Change The 9th annual NHS Sustainability Day takes place across the NHS today. The day aims to create awareness within the NHS on the important role of environmental impact in creating a long-term sustainable National Health Service. Up and down England, Wales and Northern Ireland, NHS Trusts, […]
...read the full articleEnergy E-Learning Competition!
March 18, 2019
How would you like the chance to win one year’s access to an energy e-learning programme for your staff? In partnership with JRP Solutions, the energy specialists, we are delighted to announce this competition on NHS Sustainability Day! The prize is access for one year to JRP Solutions online energy e-learning programme with unlimited users […]
...read the full articleLeeds trust pledges energy savings of £2.5m a year
March 7, 2019
Vital Energi and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have entered into a 15-year partnership which will generate energy savings of £2.5m a year at St James Hospital. The contract is a turnkey solution providing design, build, operation, and maintenance services for the hospital. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest health organisations […]
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