Taking climate action – spotlight on Emily Farquhar
September 25, 2024 4:30 pm Leave your thoughtsScotland’s Climate Week is an opportunity to celebrate and encourage climate action, and learn more about what we can all... View Article
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Moving to a circular economy – what does this mean for NHSScotland?
September 24, 2024 2:44 pm Leave your thoughtsEarlier this year, Scotland passed the Circular Economy Bill to help increase recycling and reuse rates. But what is... View Article
Smiles all round – working together to reduce dental waste
September 24, 2024 12:46 pm Leave your thoughtsReducing our waste and managing it better is a vital part of our efforts to tackle climate change and achieve... View Article
Climate Week 2024 – a message from Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland
September 24, 2024 12:33 pm Leave your thoughtsScotland’s Climate Week 2024 runs from 23 until 29 September. This annual event encourages individuals, communities and businesses to... View Article
Seeking innovators to solve public sector challenges – CivTech Round 10 open
August 20, 2024 5:58 pm Leave your thoughtsThe latest round of the Scottish Government CivTech programme is open for applications, inviting companies and individuals to find innovative... View Article
National Green Theatres Programme – reflecting on progress
August 20, 2024 11:16 am Leave your thoughtsThe National Green Theatres Programme (NGTP) has been reflecting on the progress and achievements that have been made since its... View Article
Sustainable procurement consultations – new process and first consultation on plastics
August 20, 2024 10:28 am Leave your thoughtsA new consultation process has been launched to engage stakeholders in defining policy positions for NHSScotland procurement – and with... View Article
New strategy maps NHS Education for Scotland journey towards net zero
August 20, 2024 10:25 am Leave your thoughtsNHS Education for Scotland (NES) has a published a new Climate Emergency and Sustainability strategy (2024 – 2027) and action plan... View Article
Consultation on draft guidance: ‘Achieving Value and Sustainability in Prescribing’
August 15, 2024 12:34 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Scottish Government has recently published draft guidance on ’Achieving Value and Sustainability in Prescribing’ which covers the appropriate use... View Article
Deputy National Clinical Director becomes new Senior Responsible Officer for sustainable care workstream
August 15, 2024 12:21 pm Leave your thoughtsDr John Harden, Deputy National Clinical Director, has taken over as Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) for the sustainable care workstream... View Article
Quality prescribing guide for respiratory conditions puts patients at the heart of their treatment
August 15, 2024 12:09 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Scottish Government has published the updated Quality Prescribing Strategy for Respiratory: A Guide for Improvement 2024-2027 to support clinicians... View Article
New environmental sustainability course launched for NHSScotland staff
June 5, 2024 1:59 pm Leave your thoughtsInterested in environmental sustainability but don’t know where to start? Want to learn more about what action NHSScotland is taking... View Article
Make climate change a priority: national survey on sustainable care
May 29, 2024 1:18 pm Leave your thoughtsA Citizens’ Panel for health and social care has found that eight out of 10 people in Scotland want the... View Article
Be glove aware to protect our people and our planet
April 25, 2024 7:42 pm Leave your thoughtsDisposable non-sterile gloves play a vital role in healthcare – when used correctly they protect patients and staff from potential... View Article
New transport poverty briefing
March 26, 2024 9:09 am Leave your thoughtsThe Public Health and Sustainable Transport Partnership Group, hosted by Public Health Scotland, has produced a briefing on transport poverty... View Article
Award-winning project shown to improve patient outcomes
March 18, 2024 5:33 pm Leave your thoughtsAn evaluation of the iSIMPATHY project, which supported people taking multiple medicines, shows it improved patient outcomes and safety while... View Article
Changing NHSScotland grasslands – a win-win for biodiversity and Scotland’s health
March 18, 2024 5:32 pm Leave your thoughtsA new report is now available that can help boards improve their biodiversity, save money and bring health and wellbeing... View Article