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Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 3d

Our Sustainable Healthcare Networks bring together professionals working to make health services more sustainable while improving patient care. Meet like-minded people and share your experiences. https://networks.sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/

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Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 4d

Stay ahead in healthcare’s sustainability revolution. Our courses give you the skills to lead the way in a changing industry. 🌿 See all course dates here: https://www3.copernicus.co.uk/SHL/Programs #FutureOfHealthcare #GreenCareers #SustainabilityLeadership

Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 8d

🌍Curious about the Planetary Health Report Card? Join our first event in the series! Hear from students about what the PHRC is, why it matters, and how you can get involved. Let’s shape sustainable healthcare education!
👉Free tickets: https://bit.ly/46UEG6x
🔗More on PHRC: https://bit.ly/3WjlxWT

Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 9d

🚗💚 How can healthcare systems reduce emissions from patient and staff transportation? Is promoting cycling and public transit enough, or do we need a complete shift in how healthcare is accessed? #GreenTransport #SustainableHealthcare

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Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 10d

🌍🩺 Should hospitals be required to publish annual sustainability reports? What key metrics should they track to ensure progress towards greener operations? #SustainabilityReports #GreenHospitals

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Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 11d

There's still time to book your space at the online NHS Forest Conference on 2 October. https://nhsforest.org/about/nhs-forest-conference/nhs-forest-conference-2025/

Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 11d

🥗What role can nurses play in promoting sustainable dietary choices? Attend our October Nursing & Midwifery Susnet event with Giovanna Dicandia to learn about plant-based food systems in healthcare.
📆Friday 31 October, 12:30-13:30
🔗Free tickets: https://bit.ly/4naqqh5

Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 11d

Delighted to have Dr Jonny Groome, Barts Health NHS Trust & UCL, on the judging panel for #GreenNursingChallenge 2025 🌿
📅 20 Oct | 09:30–12:30 | Online
🔗 https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/what-we-do/projects/green-nursing-showcase-2025/

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Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 11d

NHS trusts are saving £400,000+ per year with simple, sustainable changes. Read our financial case for Sustainability in Quality Improvement.
💊£83k meds reuse
⚙️£74k surgical kits
👶£258k paediatric meds
🥕£162k food waste
Read: http://bit.ly/4ns40rz
#SusQI #Sustainability #NHS #Healthcare

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Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 12d

🏥 Be the sustainability champion healthcare needs. Learn how to embed green practices into your work. 🌱 See a full list of courses and dates here: https://www3.copernicus.co.uk/SHL/Programs #SustainableHealthcare #PlanetaryHealth #HealthcareEducation

Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 12d

CSH educational courses offer superb value for money with proven impact for workforce development. We offer preferential rates for organisations who block book making this the most cost-effective way to train staff in sustainable healthcare. Learn more: https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/courses/

Graphic with text. Text reads: "Very engaging, great resources shared before the course enabling you to get an in-depth knowledge. Workshop format means you actually get the time to talk through and plan how you will take action forward. Brilliant." - Dr Helen Webster, Specialty Registrar in Public Health. Through our courses, your organisation can expect to minimise waste, reduce costs, improve clinical quality and increase environmental sustainability and social value. Find out more at sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/courses

Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 13d

Honoured to have Dr Marion Lynch (@fonscharity.bsky.social) on the judging panel for the #GreenNursingChallenge Showcase 2025 🌍
📅 20 Oct | 09:30–12:30 | Online
🔗 https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/what-we-do/projects/green-nursing-showcase-2025/

Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 13d

Did you know the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare newsletter is sent out monthly and keeps you up to date on sustainable healthcare news, events, resources, and educational opportunities. Sign up here! https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/news/newsletters-sign-up #SustainableHealthCare #GreenHealth

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Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 15d

See our latest volunteering opportunity on the NHS Forest website. Midlands Metropolitan University Hospital in #Sandwell is looking for green space #volunteers: https://nhsforest.org/opportunity/community-gardener-sandwell-birmingham/

Grounds and gardens maintenance and development in Gloucestershire Community Hospitals - NHS Forest

Three Gloucestershire community hospitals grounds are maintained and developed entirely with volunteers, managed by a...

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Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 16d

🏥💚 Do you believe that sustainable healthcare models can reduce costs in the long run, or is the initial investment too high? What are the economic benefits of going green in healthcare? #CostOfSustainability #SustainableHealthcare

Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 16d

The NHS has cut direct carbon emissions by 14% in 5 years 👏
Progress is real, but big challenges remain. We share our take on the #GreenerNHS progress report, and what we should do next for a truly #SustainableHealthcare system.
🔗http://bit.ly/48yhjlx

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Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 16d

🗣️Calling frontline nurses and midwives! Do you have an idea for sustainable innovation in your workplace?
🌍Join our free course to learn how to plan, implement and evaluate your own sustainability quality improvement project.

Learn more and sign up: http://bit.ly/3VRNMf6

Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 17d

Excited to welcome Dr Amanda Young of @theqicn.bsky.social to the judging panel for the #GreenNursingChallenge Showcase 2025 🌍
📅 20 Oct | 09:30–12:30 | Online
🔗 https://sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/what-we-do/projects/green-nursing-showcase-2025/

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Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 18d

The evidence is clear, addressing the environmental impact of NHS care can improve patient outcomes, standards of care AND reduce costs at the same time! So why is sustainability still not at the heart of every principle of the NHS? #SustainableHealthCare

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Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 18d

See our latest volunteering opportunity on the NHS Forest website. Community hospitals in #Cirencester, #Tewkesbury and #Moreton are looking for #volunteers: https://nhsforest.org/opportunity/grounds-and-gardens-maintenance-and-development-in-gloucestershire-community-hospitals/

Grounds and gardens maintenance and development in Gloucestershire Community Hospitals - NHS Forest

Three Gloucestershire community hospitals grounds are maintained and developed entirely with volunteers, managed by a...

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Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 18d

We're thrilled to have both Victoria Shearing from @The_RHS and Emma Heinecke from @NCareCharity speaking together at the NHS Forest Conference on 2 Oct. Email [email protected] for free tickets. Alternatively, to donate as well as book a place, visit: bit.ly/4oiRICH

Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 19d

💊Join us tomorrow for our Pharmacy Susnet Event! Learn about the Greater Manchester Pharmacy team's experience of piloting The Greener Pharmacy Toolkit to save carbon, money, & improve services.
📆24 September, 19:00-20:00
🔗Free tickets: http://bit.ly/46id7E3

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Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 19d

Excited to share the Green Maternity Report 🌿👶
Built on the #GreenMaternityChallenge, it combines case studies, lived experience insights & carbon modelling to set out 8 priorities for #sustainable maternity care + clear recommendations. @rcm.org.uk @shcoalition.bsky.social
bit.ly/4pAfQ4h

Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 20d

📆This week! Join us at our Nursing and Midwifery Susnet event with Dr Marion Lynch, discussing compassion, identity, and sustainable care in nursing.

Free tickets👉 http://bit.ly/4mMywMs

Centre for Sustainable Healthcare @sushealthcare.bsky.social · 23d

🌱🔬 Can the healthcare sector achieve carbon neutrality without compromising patient care? At CSH we believe it can, but what innovations or changes could make this possible? Let’s discuss! #CarbonNeutralHealthcare #Sustainability

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