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

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

10 things clinicians can do to combat climate change

24 November 2022

By RJ Heron

The British Medical Journal has put together a list of ten actions for clinical staff wondering how to make positive changes to help tackle climate change.

Heart rate monitor with Earth in the cenrte

COP27 kicks off for the 27th annual conference in Egypt

08 November 2022

By RJ Heron

COP27 has begun and runs from Monday 7th to Friday 18th of November, the UN Climate Action Conference will be hosted in Sharm El-Sheikh and will see world leaders come together to discuss and address both actions and goals that must be met to build a healthier future for people and the planet.

COP27 kicks off for the 27th annual conference in Egypt

#AskAboutAsthma

28 September 2022

By RJ Heron

#AskAboutAsthma is back for 2022. Now in its sixth year the campaign is about making simple changes to children and young people’s care that will make a big difference to how they experience their asthma.

#AskAboutAsthma

The air you breathe

24 September 2022

By Hayley Carmichael

It is hard to ignore the information that links air pollution to health; and we don't want to ignore it. We want to take action because the air we breathe matters. 

The air you breathe

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

Travel Smarter September

30 August 2022

By Hayley Carmichael

Air pollution and health are intrinsically linked, which is why, as part of our ongoing work to Care Without Carbon we encourage as many staff as possible to take part in Travel Smarter September

Travel Smarter September

A Net Zero Carbon strategy for every NHS trust

16 June 2022

By RJ Heron

Following the release of their climate change strategy in 2020 (Delivering a Net Zero NHS), NHS England and Improvement (NHSEI) have supported Trusts across the NHS to put in place a Green Plan. This week every single NHS Trust in England has one; that is over 200 plans to reduce carbon and cut waste.

A Net Zero Carbon strategy for every NHS trust

50:50 chance of global temperature rise over 1.5oC

18 May 2022

By RJ Heron

Greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide, etc.) are causing the temperature of the earth to increase at rate never seen before. By reducing the emissions of these gases it is possible to reduce and reverse the process of climate change and its impacts.

Globe with thermometer

Save the date for the Green Plan celebration!

12 May 2022

By RJ Heron

All NHS organisations now have a Green Plan to tackle the environmental impact of healthcare and ensure we deliver on our Net Zero Carbon by 2040 target commitments.

reener NHS south east Celebration Graphic

Show the earth some love this Valentine's Day

14 February 2022

By Hayley Carmichael

The Earth needs love too! Every Feb the 14th we create tonnes of waste in the name of Love, let's do it differently for 2022.

earth

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

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