Professor Nick Watts

The Angry Clean Energy Guy on the need to tackle the fantastic quantities of waste and pollution from the #healthcare sector: 5% to 7% of global emissions and the 5th largest polluter if we thought of it as a country Ep 78 of the podcast is out theangrycleanenergyguy.com/podcast/episod… #climate

The start of something very exciting @TheLancet @theLCSH Commission on Sustainable Healthcare with amazing co-chairs @Ecosurgeon @GreeningDoc has its first whole Commission meeting today. @richardhorton1 @ProfNickWatts @jasonhickel + many other committed ⭐️🌏

🧩Many of you participated in #GreenerAHP week in April 2023 🧩At our #AHPsDeliver Programme Board today we heard from @HindleLinda impressive detail on your engagement ⭐️👇 #AHPProud Thank you 💚 🙏 @WeAHPs @GreenerNHS

🌱Embracing #innovation is paramount in achieving a sustainable, #NetZero #NHS. Don't miss our blog by Dr Fanny Burrows @GreenerNHS on how cutting-edge technology is paving the way for a #greenerhealthcare system.🏥 @AACinnovation midtech.org.uk/2023/07/19/inn…

Today we hosted a private roundtable on healthcare sustainability & climate change. Thank you to all who contributed to the important discussion on what medicine & healthcare systems can do to mitigate the effects of climate change and embed sustainability into medical practice.

#GreenED is LIVE The first sustainability framework for emergency departments, by @RCollEM Visit greened.rcem.ac.uk 🌎For our patients, our departments, our planet🌏 @RCEMpresident @RCEM_VP @UKHealthClimate @IFEM2 @GreenerNHS @healthdeclares @gordonm1les @EMTAcommittee

#GreenED is LIVE! Today @RCollEM has launched their new green national accreditation framework for Emergency Departments. Find out more 👇 greened.rcem.ac.uk @GreenED_uk

🌺🐛🥬 Day 2⃣0⃣ of #30DaysWild Bethlem Royal Hospital's garden puts patients in touch with nature and provides opportunities to explore, learn, develop, which plays a major part in aiding their recovery. maudsleycharity.org/case-studies/b… @MaudsleyNHS @maudsleycharity @WildlifeTrusts

🏬National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day🏥 We are proud to celebrate the essential work of all #NHS estates and facilities professionals who are helping us to build a #GreenerNHS ⬇️

Join BMJ and @UKHealthClimate 🤝 to learn about your role in delivering a net zero health and care system for our patients now and for years to come. 🎟️ Book your place at the #NetZeroClinincalCareConference now: netzeroclinicalcare.bmj.com

Nurses and midwives have a vital role in leading change to support the NHS’s net zero goal. Join our next Nursing and Midwifery Sustainability Network meeting to learn about some of the projects members are leading to help build a #GreenerNHS. 💚 #teamCNO events.england.nhs.uk/events/nhse-nu…

The #HSJAwards are open for entries until 1⃣6⃣ June. The 'Toward Net Zero' award recognises #NHS organisations working to deliver greener and more efficient services. awards.hsj.co.uk/award-category…

🌺🐝🌿 Day 6⃣ of #30DaysWild! @HoratiosGarden at Stoke Mandeville Hospital is beautiful and accessible sanctuary which provides patients and their loved ones with a place for reflection, adjustment and retreat. horatiosgarden.org.uk/the-gardens/ho… #GreenerNHS @BucksHealthcare

Day 5⃣of #30DaysWild and #WorldEnvironmentDay! 🚶‍♂️🌳🍃 Today we are featuring the Green Health Walk at @GMMH_NHS The walking route allows staff, patients, and visitors to explore and enjoy the benefits of greenspace and exercise. gmmh.nhs.uk/press-releases… #GreenerNHS

🌳🌺🐞 As part of #NHS75 we are partnering with @WildlifeTrusts to support #30DaysWild and shine a light on the great work of #NHS teams who make the best use of our green spaces for the benefit of patients and staff. wildlifetrusts.org/news/nhs-backs… #GreenerNHS

Join @Carbon_Literacy on 5 June for a webinar to launch the exciting new elearning pathway! 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/carbon-liter…

Our Environmental Sustainability in Dentistry sessions support #dental colleagues, including those working in primary and secondary care, to lead on sustainable change. ➡️Visit: orlo.uk/4uzv3 #DentalTwitter

🗓️ The Sustainability Leadership for Greener Health and Care Programme from @NHSLeadership will launch on 29 May 2023! There is still time to sign up for this free programme for #NHS staff ⬇️ leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/programmes/lea…

Did you know you should take your preventer inhaler every day? It will help you manage your lung condition, which is the best thing for you and for the environment, as you’ll need to use fewer reliever inhalers.

We have worked with @Carbon_Literacy and @NHSE_TEL to develop a new training pathway. Join the upcoming launch event to hear about the brand new training, and how it could benefit you or your team 💚 eventbrite.co.uk/e/carbon-liter… #GreenerNHS