The NHS Scotland Global Citizenship programme aims to increase NHS Scotland’s global health contribution by making it easier for all NHS staff to participate in global citizenship, both here in Scotland and overseas.
View ResourcesSSN is Scotland’s network for public sector professionals engaged in sustainability and climate action. We showcase action taken to reduce emissions and we support deeper commitment and innovation on climate change and sustainability.
Read moreThe NHSScotland Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) and Adaptation Planning Tool and the accompanying NHSScotland Climate Change Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning Guidance supports the creation of climate change risk assessments and adaptation plans, helping healthcare services and assets prepare for and respond to climate-related impacts.
Download the CCRA and adaptation planning tool and guidanceHealth Boards are required to report publicly on compliance with the biodiversity duty. The template and guidance can be downloaded here.
DownloadA range of training packages have been developed by a short life working group of Waste Management Officers (WMO) and NHS Scotland Assure, with support from Albion Training and Scottish Government. The training covers correct waste segregation and the legislative duties of producers of waste and there are a range of resources for different…
Working With Healthcare Waste - Basic - June 2023 Working with Healthcare Waste - Detailed - June 2023A range of training packages have been developed by a short life working group of Waste Management Officers (WMO) and NHS Scotland Assure, with support from Albion Training and Scottish Government. The training covers correct waste segregation and the legislative duties of producers of waste and there are a range of resources for different…
Working With Healthcare Waste - Clinical - June 20232023-08-24 Entonox technical update
Technical UpdateWhat is Greener Practice? Greener Practice is “a community of healthcare professionals working together to inspire sustainable primary care”. The Greener Practice network consists of over 30 special interest groups and local groups, and a forum for GP trainees. These groups share learning and feed into a national leadership group. The local groups in Scotland…
View Greener Practice resourcesThe NHSScotland Sustainability Careers Guide is packed full of insights and practical advice to help and inspire you to make sustainability part of your every day at work. Hear more about what the sustainability careers guide covers or go straight to the guide itself.
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