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HTM07 01 edition 2
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Please find attached a PDF of the revised safe management of healthcare waste guidance document, published by DH last month. This is also available on the Space for Health … -
Save Money by Saving Carbon - published by the SDU
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"The 2008 Climate Change Act has been ground-breaking. It made the UK the first country in the world to have a legally binding long-term framework to cut carbon emissions. … -
Sustainable Development for GP Commissioners
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What GP consortia need to know about sustainable development. This guide has been produced by the NHS Sustainable Development Unit. -
Climate change 'grave threat' to security and health
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The Climate Change Health and Security conference co-hosted by University College London (UCL), British Medical Journal (BMJ), UK Ministry of Defence and 2degrees, amongst … -
CASE STUDY: NHS energy efficiency project
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Energy efficiency project and validation Robert Spence MSC Energy and Enviromental Manager at the Down and Lisburn HSS Trust comissioned the installation and validation of … -
Dept. of Health Managing food waste in the NHS
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Although this document was produced in 2005 it may provide useful background information. This document provides guidance on:• identifying the reasons for food wastage … -
Carbon footprint of public buildings revealed
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The Centre for Sustainable Energy has revealed the energy efficiency of over 40,000 public buildings in the UK including hospitals. This is the first time that the full … -
Case Study - Segregating Waste at Queen Victoria NHS Foundation Trust
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Correctly segregating the waste is expected to save the Queen Victoria NHS Foundation Trust Hospital up to £30,000 and 40 tonnes of CO2 per year. Case study provided by the … -
Sustainable healthcare: Q&A with David Pencheon
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The NHS needs to be proactive if it is to meet its ambitious carbon reduction targets. To help, the NHS Sustainable Development Unit (SDU) has published a ‘Route map for … -
10:10 Renal Checklist
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Although a renal unit probably can't sign up to 10:10 directly (as it forms part of a larger organisation) there is no reason why it can't adopt the 10% target for 2010. This …
