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Fairtrade Fortnight 2023: Protect the foods you love!

28 February 2023

By RJ Heron

Fairtrade Fortnight takes place from 27 February to 12 March this year. Get involved to find out how together we can create a healthier planet and protect the foods we love from around the world.

Fairtrade Fortnight 2023: Protect the foods you love!

Have a plant-based pancake day!

21 February 2023

By RJ Heron

Every year we look forward to pancake day and look to it for a tasty treat, this year challenge the norm and try a tasty plant-based pancake.

Pancakes with cup of coffee

Join the NHS1000 miles challenge!

17 February 2023

By RJ Heron

The NHS is turning 75 and to celebrate, NHS staff up and down the country are walking, running, swimming, or cycling 1000 miles during 2023 to celebrate.

Join the NHS1000 miles challenge!

Be good to your heart this Valentine’s Day

13 February 2023

By RJ Heron

Show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day, incorporate some self-care and keep yourself in tip-top condition for the year ahead.

Different coloured love hearts

Rolling out the pizza

07 February 2023

By Hayley Carmichael

Feb 9th is National Pizza Day in the US – we took the chance to join in…

rolling out the pizza

Calling all SASH staff! Take part in our travel survey

01 February 2023

By RJ Heron

We all need to travel to some extent – whether for work, commuting, shopping or school runs. By reviewing our travel needs and considering the options available, we can reduce our costs and environmental impact – and turn travel into something that makes us healthier and happier…

Calling all SASH staff! Take part in our travel survey

We’re saying goodbye to desflurane for good!

25 January 2023

By RJ Heron

Anaesthesia has been used in healthcare for over 175 years and has saved countless lives, allowing procedures to be delivered safely and painlessly. Anaesthetics are here to stay however, by early 2024 we’re phasing out desflurane - the most polluting.

Cartoon of doctor next to power plant

East Surrey Hospital wins national sustainability award for reducing plastic use

23 January 2023

By Hayley Carmichael

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) has won a national Sustainability Partnership award for its procurement of reusable sharps bins, eliminating nearly 15 tonnes of plastic from the supply chain each year and reducing its CO2 levels.

Sharpsmart bin size variations

Forget Blue Monday, it’s Brew Monday 2023

16 January 2023

By RJ Heron

The third Monday of the year is sometimes referred to as Blue Monday and is believed by some to be the ‘hardest day of the year’. The Samaritans believe this to be a myth so are attempting to spin it on its head, turning Blue Monday into Brew Monday.

Forget Blue Monday, it’s Brew Monday 2023

Make plant-based swaps for Veganuary 2023

13 January 2023

By RJ Heron

Could you incorporate some plant-based swaps into your diet this Veganuary? You don’t necessarily need to commit to the whole month, making a few changes can have great benefits.

Assorted fruits and vegetables

Buy Nothing New This January

09 January 2023

By RJ Heron

Over the festive period, we often accumulate a lot of extra ‘stuff’, from gifts to excess food. Whilst much of this can bring us instant joy, challenge yourself to buy nothing new this January.

Buy Nothing New This January

Envoys for sustainable healthcare at First Community

08 January 2023

By Hayley Carmichael

You can help us to create a greener health service by becoming a Care Without Carbon Envoy at First Community.

Envoys for sustainable healthcare at First Community

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