KidzMed is a programme developed for members of the multidisciplinary team to teach children and young people how to swallow pills. In terms of sustainability, liquid medicines have a much higher carbon footprint than pills.
How can your GP practice become more sustainable?
An easy place to start when implementing green strategies within your surgery would be to replicate the changes made by other practices - like Colton Mill Medical Practice - or to brainstorm with staff and patients for any opportunities for improvement. Other sources of information or places to start are provided below.
The Lancashire and South Cumbria Training Hub website features carbon literacy e-learning modules, Greener NHS Knowledge Hub information, Green Healthcare Leadership Programme and much more! Visit Greener NHS - Lancashire and South Cumbria Training Hub (lscthub.co.uk)
Visit the NHS England's Greener NHS webpage for more information about the #GoingGreen campaign in the NHS, or contact the Greener NHS team directly.
The SEE Sustainability website can help you and your practice reduce your environmental impact while improving outcomes for patients and staff.
This BMJ article by Aarti Bansal and Grant Blashki outlines six practical steps that primary care can take towards sustainable healthcare that align with evidence-informed and person-centred practice.
Health and sustainability practitioners from different parts of the world discuss measures to decarbonise our hospitals and healthcare.