Courses

This course explores the relationship between human health and the climate crisis, highlighting how healthcare both impacts and is impacted by environmental changes. Using real-world case studies, it illustrates what a sustainable healthcare system could look like and outlines the wider benefits. The course emphasises the leadership role of healthcare staff in making a difference towards a more sustainable future.

This interactive workshop empowers board-level staff with the knowledge and skills to drive sustainable transformation across their organisation. It focuses on their role in the NHS Net Zero Plan, the unique challenges of sustainability leadership, and strategies to inspire, lead, and measure change. Tailored to local needs, this session equips leaders to meet the expectations for achieving Net Zero.

This course explores ‘planetary health’ and the vital role of natural systems like forests and wetlands in climate action. It reviews the benefits of green spaces for mental and physical health and introduces ‘green’ prescriptions to tackle health inequalities. Aimed at health and social care staff, it offers practical strategies for integrating nature-based approaches into practice.

This course introduces health professionals, quality improvement leads, and students to carbon literacy. It covers what a carbon footprint is, how it’s measured, and its role in the NHS’s net-zero goals. Participants learn from various carbon footprinting studies in healthcare, gaining the knowledge to implement sustainable changes.

This course introduces health professionals to the ‘SusQI’ framework, integrating sustainability into quality improvement. Participants learn to apply the framework for holistic, low-carbon care using real examples. The course includes self-study, workshops, and a follow-up masterclass, emphasising networking throughout.

This course helps educators integrate sustainability into quality improvement education using the ‘SusQI’ framework. It supports the NHS’s net-zero goals by preparing students to innovate for carbon reduction. Suitable for all educators, it addresses the health sector’s role in the climate emergency. Supported by Health Education England, King’s College London, and the Health Foundation.

This course equips public health professionals with leadership skills for environmental sustainability. It explores the health sector’s role in the climate crisis and shows how to integrate sustainability into public health programmes. Using real-life examples, it builds skills in advocacy, partnership, and strategy development.

This course focuses on the link between anaesthetics and the climate crisis, examining how the operating department contributes to and is affected by environmental changes. It explores ways to adopt more sustainable practices while maintaining care quality and highlights the role of healthcare staff in driving change within planetary boundaries.

This course explores the impact of climate change on children’s health and the health system’s role in these crises. It presents a vision for sustainable care that benefits both children and ecosystems, using real-world case studies. Participants learn to apply sustainability in their settings and lead transformative change. Developed in collaboration with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

This course examines how dentistry contributes to climate change and explores sustainable practices for dental care. It provides practical tips, case studies, and guidance for ‘greening’ dental practices while highlighting the leadership role dental professionals can play. It also prepares participants for further training in carbon footprinting and SusQI, supporting NHS net-zero goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

This course focuses on kidney care, exploring the link between health and the environment. It shows how nephrology professionals can lead sustainable transformation through practical examples, from prevention to reducing the environmental impact of dialysis. Achieving sustainability in healthcare is crucial within this decade.

This course explores the link between mental health and the environment, showing how services impact and are affected by climate change. It emphasises prevention, person-centred care, and low-carbon solutions, using real-life examples to illustrate sustainable practices. Participants gain tools to implement projects and lead change within their services. Developed with the Royal College of Psychiatry.

This course examines how primary care contributes to and is vulnerable to the climate crisis. It outlines what a sustainable health system looks like and the leadership role of staff in driving change. Suitable for those new to sustainable healthcare, it offers practical tips, case studies, and a pathway to further training in carbon footprinting and SusQI.

This course focuses on the role of procurement staff in achieving a net-zero health system. It explores how procurement impacts and is affected by the climate crisis and outlines steps staff can take to lead sustainable transformation through practical workshops.

This course examines the link between respiratory health and the climate crisis, focusing on how inhalers contribute to carbon emissions. It offers strategies for sustainable respiratory care while maintaining quality and emphasises the leadership role of healthcare staff in transforming practices.