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Our commitment to delivering a Net Zero Carbon health service – two years in perspective

Our procurement proces is changing to become kinder to the planet

24 April 2023

By RJ Heron

To provide great quality care we need to source many different goods and services, from clinical consumables to office supplies. On a national scale, NHS Supply Chain process 4.5 million orders annually and our procurement process is changing to become more sustainable.

Our procurement proces is changing to become kinder to the planet

Chief Sustainability Officer’s Clinical Fellow Scheme

23 March 2023

By RJ Heron

Dr Nick Watts, the NHS England Chief Sustainability Officer is looking for clinical fellows to drive forward our commitments to a greener NHS and develop skills to become leaders in this space.

Chief Sustainability Officer’s Clinical Fellow Scheme

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

Celebrating Eco-warriors for Black History Month

13 October 2022

By RJ Heron

October is Black History Month and to celebrate we’re exploring the great achievements of black environmentalists from around the globe. From noble peace prize winners to a champion in active travel, there are so many amazing individuals that have improved environmental conditions in all corners of the world.

Celebrating Eco-warriors for Black History Month

Air pollution and health

20 September 2022

By Hayley Carmichael

Latest findings report a staggering 40,000 deaths per year in the UK from air pollution, costing the NHS billions of pounds each year. It's time for the NHS to lead the way so that we can all breathe more easily.

Air pollution and health

How green is the Queen?

27 May 2022

By RJ Heron

The Royal family might have a lavish life but that doesn’t stop them from being sustainable; and even the Queen's Jubilee is an opportunity to go green…

Queen's guard

Clinical Fellow opportunity with Greener NHS

12 January 2022

By Hayley Carmichael

Care Without Carbon supports the broader NHS England Greener NHS commitment to reach Net Zero Carbon by 2040. We’re delighted to share details on an opportunity to support this work through a Clinical Fellow scheme with NHS England.

Clinical Fellow opportunity with Greener NHS

Webinar on the links between climate change and mental health

27 October 2021

By Hayley Carmichael

As we approach COP26 the focus on reducing carbon emissions is increasing. At Sussex Partnership we are working hard to tackle this through our Care Without Carbon programme. On 3rd November we have the third webinar in our series, featuring an expert look at the links between climate change and mental health.

Webinar on the links between climate change and mental health

Attend Anywhere – the introduction of virtual appointments

08 June 2020

By Hayley Carmichael

The advent of Covid-19 has facilitated an accelerated adoption of digital technology to enable remote clinical practice at Sussex Partnership.

Attend Anywhere – the introduction of virtual appointments

A greener NHS - together

01 April 2020

By Hayley Carmichael

Working together we can create a greener NHS; become a Care Without Carbon Envoy at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

A greener NHS - together

Greening-Up Medication Round

20 May 2019

By Hayley Carmichael

Sabrina Carter is a nurse on a mission to eliminate unnecessary plastic use from healthcare; she’s gone green with the medication round and the word is spreading…

Greening-Up Medication Round

Some change is better than no change

22 January 2019

By Hayley Carmichael

SPFT’s Beth Lawton believes that a little done by a lot can make a big difference when it comes to creating a greener NHS.

Some change is better than no change

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