Cancer care Fellows and scholars

Dr Fatima Tahir

CLINICAL SUSTAINABILITY FELLOW IN ONCOLOGY 2023-24

Fatima is a junior doctor working at the Northern Centre of Cancer Care in Newcastle. Her fellowship is run by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with support from CSH. Her primary focus revolves around mitigating the environmental impact associated with pharmaceuticals, such as finding eco-friendly, low-carbon alternatives while actively working towards minimizing medicinal waste. Additionally, she is engaged in carbon footprint analysis of patient pathways within the oncology service, seeking out opportunities for improvement in our environmental sustainability practices."

Louise Davey-Hewins

SUSTAINABILITY SCHOLAR IN CANCER CARE 2023-24

Louise is an Oncology dietitian linking together sustainability, improved patient care and staff wellbeing. She has a dual role working clinically as a Head and Neck Specialist Dietitian for London North West University Healthcare Trust and as a Green scholar at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre just outside London. She is currently working on a project to reduce the carbon footprint of the Head and neck radiotherapy pathway, with a focus on reducing the impact of enteral feeding.

Joshua Cartwright

SUSTAINABILITY FELLOW IN ADULT ONCOLOGY 2022-23

Joshua is a doctor working at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care in Newcastle upon Tyne.  His interests lie at the intersection of transport, health and the environment. During his fellowship year supported by Newcastle Hospitals Charity, Joshua carbon footprinted patient pathways within the Oncology service and identified opportunities for improvement.